Second in Science
James Calvert Spence College
Northumberland
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- Salary:
- UPS/MPS & TLR 2.1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2024
Job overview
James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) is a 9-19 through school, catering for students from Year 6
to Year 13, that is the heart of its community.
JCSC and the science department continues to improve each year. You will take on the leadership
and development of a subject or key stage within the science department and work closely with the
Director of Science to ensure this key area of our school continues to improve, develop and thrive.
We offer AQA combined science (trilogy), biology, chemistry and physics at GCSE and A-levels in
biology, chemistry, physics and BTEC Applied Science, to our sixth form students. GCSE science
progress (value-add) placed JCSC significantly above average in 2018 and 2019.
The pupils and staff are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who wants to work as part
of a team to drive learning forward, and it is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher of
science to develop into an outstanding leader of science.
This is an exciting time to join JCSC as we continue our journey towards excellence and look to
build upon excellent GCSE and A-Level outcomes in 2021.
Staff and governors are fully committed to promoting equal opportunity and an outstanding
educational experience for all students.
Science – Second in department
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 14th October.
Pay Scale – MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
James Calvert Spence College, Acklington Road, Amble,
Northumberland NE65 0ND Place of Employment
Salary
Date of Commencement
Closing Date
January 2025
Thursday 5th October, 12 noon
3
Pupils are proud to attend this safe and welcoming
school. Staff are warm and friendly.
Do you have what we need?
You will:
• Be a strong classroom practitioner with excellent skills in your subject area;
• Be keen to develop your own skills further;
• Be a positive role model;
• Have high expectations of yourself and others;
• Be a real team player and someone with a ‘can do’ attitude;
• Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students.
What can we offer you?
• Excellent opportunities for professional development whatever your career prospects;
• A well-resourced curriculum;
• Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn;
• A friendly and supportive working environment with a dedicated staff team;
• A supportive, hardworking team of specialist science teachers
• A unique insight into progression from the heart of primary to the point of employment or
higher education.
Should you wish to informally discuss these positions further, please contact Janice Bailey, Director of
Science via email on jbailey01@jcsc.co.uk.
Application forms and further details obtainable by visiting www.jcsc.co.uk or telephone
01665 710636.
Completed applications should be submitted to Louisa Hedley, Assistant to the Executive Headteacher, at
James Calvert Spence College, Acklington Road, Amble, Northumberland NE65 0NG or email
Closing date for applications: Thursday 5 October, 12 noon with interviews scheduled for
the week commencing Monday 14 October.
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About James Calvert Spence College
- James Calvert Spence College
- Acklington Road, Amble
- Northumberland
- NE65 0NG
- United Kingdom
It’s my great pleasure to welcome you to James Calvert Spence College, a 9-19 through school that welcome students from Y5 through to Sixth Form. We’re a relatively small, friendly school that is in the heart of its community in Amble, on the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
Our school was formed by the merger of a middle and a high school, giving a unique educational experience for children in our community. Unlike pupils in many primary schools, our key stage 2 children have access to a fabulous array of facilities that are usually reserved for those in secondary school. These facilities including science labs; an art, fashion and DT suite; PE facilities including generous playing fields, tennis courts, a running track, dance studio, sports hall and climbing wall; and well-equipped classrooms and science laboratories.
We have high aspirations for all our students – we expect them to show determination and a desire to achieve highly and, in return, we offer them unwavering support throughout their years with us. In Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form, we offer a wide range of GCSE and A-Level courses to make sure that there is a relevant pathway into Higher Education, further training or employment for everyone.
JCSC has improved considerably over the last few years with excellent A-level results and rapidly rising GCSE outcomes. This improvement was validated by Ofsted last summer where we achieved ‘Good’ status for the very first time in the school’s history. We’re very proud of this fact, especially as it was a real team effort – every member of our staff contributed to that judgement, and every member of staff plays their part in ensuring our students are well cared for, feel safe and learn well. We’re a kind and caring school, and our kind and caring staff are pivotal in our continued success. When you join JCSC you join a dedicated and supportive team unlike any other.
The staff and governors of the school are committed to its continuing development and improvement, to ensure that it provides education of the highest quality for all students.
It’s a great place to work or study – feel free to contact us and arrange a visit if you’d like to experience all JCSC has to offer first hand.
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