Teacher of Science / Biology - 0.8FTE

Job overview

TEACHER OF GENERAL SCIENCE (Biology preferred) - PERMANENT / 0.8FTE

Starting in either January or April 2025. Full time considered for the right applicant

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, IT IS PROBABLY TIME YOU CONSIDERED JOINING OUR EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL!  

WHY NOT COME AND WORK WITH OUR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND EXCEPTIONAL STAFF TEAM?

COME AND JOIN A SCHOOL COMMUNITY WHERE YOUR WELLBEING AND WORKLOAD WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND EVEN INCLUDE A FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP IN OUR NEW STAFF GYM!

This is an exciting time for us as we look to further strengthen our Science department here at St Nicholas. This is a subject that matters to us, and we continue to invest in its development so that it is high profile across the school. We really are an excellent Catholic school with a fantastic reputation for the very highest of standards, outstanding students who are eager to learn and exceptional staff who walk the ‘extra mile’ to ensure that every student fulfils their God-given potential.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of General Science with a passion and vision for learning and teaching in Science across all key stages. You will be a highly effective practitioner who will make a difference by inspiring a love of learning in your students. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, forward thinking, and progressive department which is keen to build upon the many successes within the school’s impressive inspection reports from both the Diocese and Ofsted. This post would suit either an ECT or an experienced colleague wanting to further develop their career in a truly exceptional school.

St Nicholas has made significant progress with the continuous development of the curriculum we deliver to our students. Our examination results, year on year, are significantly above national averages and we continue to be oversubscribed. The successful candidate will benefit from teaching in a department which offers comprehensive and robust schemes of learning, incisive planned assessments, and is fully resourced. 

Everyone Matters here: Our Headteacher is a National Leader in Education and we are now leading on training beyond the school, supporting other schools where the need arises. Our professional development offer is one of the best and we are proud of the successes our colleagues have made here, many being promoted within the school to leadership posts (please see the enclosed pack for further information about our offer). Furthermore, we are a school genuinely committed to your health and wellbeing and workload: we have recently launched our new Wellbeing Charter and, part of this, has resulted in the opening of a new Gym for staff and students. We have an active Staff Wellbeing Committee, which is also attended by the Headteacher and fully supported by an experienced Governing Body.  

We take safeguarding seriously here: we have a team of Designated Safeguarding Leads, many of whom are experienced and experts in this field. Our Executive Safeguarding Team meet weekly. We ensure that all staff access training on a regular basis and you will be expected to engage in this.  

So, what are you waiting for? Why not come and see us in action? Visits to our school are warmly welcomed but we do understand that it isn't always easy to leave your current school to visit another one and is not part of the application process.

Please also visit our website to see videos and additional information: https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/videos/

If you feel that you have what it takes to deliver our vision, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Please send your applications either via the TES website or by email to d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 18 November 2024.  Shortlisting and interviews will be confirmed following this date.

Safer Recruitment Process for all applications at St Nicholas Catholic High School

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school’s safeguarding policy on the school website here https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Safeguarding-Policy-2024v2.pdf

As a result, we would like to draw the following safer recruitment checks to your attention:

·        All appointments are made subject to:

·        An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check

·        Checks of professional status where applicable.

·        Confirmation of professional qualifications, where applicable.

·        Receipt of suitable references (if not received by the time of interview); and

·        Medical clearance

·        Online vetting check

·        We only accept applications completed on the Catholic Education Service Application Form with a covering letter. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials.

Please ensure that the application form is completed in full. In particular, you must ensure that a full work history is provided and that any gaps in your employment are fully explained.

·        The referees cited in your application form must include your current or most recent employer. If your last employment was in a school, we would expect a reference from the Headteacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Headteacher.

·        When seeking references, we will request information about your suitability to work with children