Teacher of Science
The Chalfonts Community College
Buckinghamshire
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- Salary:
- Main/Upper Pay Scale (Fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 19 December 2024
Job overview
"Pupils are proud that their school is inclusive. Leaders promote a culture of understanding and acceptance. Pupils from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures are equally welcome here." Ofsted 2022
We are a happy, successful and aspirational community both today and tomorrow.
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
Main/Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) Full Time, Permanent.
Are you a passionate teacher of Science with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to share that passion with our fabulous students? Do you want to work in a well-resourced, supportive, dynamic and highly successful team?
Can you enthuse students so they are eager to arrive and reluctant to leave your classroom? If so, then this is the job for you!
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic teacher of Science to join our large successful team.
Do you have a physics specialism at KS4/5? (Not a requirement)
The department is very well resourced - all classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and visualiser.
Why should you join us?
- A well-resourced learning environment, where staff are provided autonomy within their classrooms.
- Financial welcome bonus for teachers in shortage subjects.
- A referral bonus for recommending a colleague.
- A two week October half-term.
- A well-being day that staff can take during term time.
- A salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme launching in September 2024.
- A commitment to workload reduction across the school.
- Reduced data entry points compared to other schools.
- Opportunities to accompany students on exciting school trips including Ski Trips, Sports Tours, World Challenges, overseas trips with plans to go to Canada, Marbella, Brazil, Thailand, and Tanzania & Zanzibar in 2025. In addition to this, we have a KS3 Enrichment week where we encourage staff to lead in things outside of their subject area.
- Numerous opportunities for career development, including an SLT Shadowing Programme.
- Subsidised on-site staff accommodation for teachers early in their teaching careers.
- Personalised professional development programme, including support for academic and professional qualifications.
- Social activities on a regular basis.
- Free on-site parking.
- On site fitness suite.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering support for issues at home and work, management coaching and legal advice.
- Friendly and supportive staff community with a vibrant staff room atmosphere.
- Family friendly policies, including a generous discretionary leave of absence policy for important family events.
Our students deserve nothing but the best and in return for giving 100% we provide support, effective career development, and a wonderfully supportive school community.
Enquiries to Miss Shaw, The Chalfonts Community College, Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, SL9 8TP.
Tel: 01753 882032
Please send completed application forms to recruitment@chalfonts.org
Closing date: 10am on Thursday 19th December 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A DBS check which will include a barred list check will be undertaken for the successful applicant and a certificate of good conduct may be required.
Please note that The Chalfonts Community College is not a registered UK Visa Sponsorship institution and therefore cannot accept /sponsor applicants that require sponsorship.
Please visit our website at www.chalfonts.org | Join us on Twitter @CCChalfonts
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About The Chalfonts Community College
- The Chalfonts Community College
- Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter
- Buckinghamshire
- SL9 8TP
- United Kingdom
Our College
The Chalfonts Community College converted to Academy status in 2011 and is a larger-than-average community academy with a roll of 1400 students. Our last Ofsted Inspection was carried out in November 2022 when the College was judged as ‘good’ overall. "There is a sense of pride, both in Chalfonts Community College and in the outcomes pupils achieve, that is shared between staff, governors and pupils."
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to:
- Be rich and relevant and meet the needs, interests and aspirations of all students
- Focus on raising the achievement for all students
- Support students with the educational and career choices that they make at different ages
- Develop the skills and attitudes required for students to succeed after leaving school and to become responsible and confident members of society.
With an A Level A*-B pass rate of 39% and an A*-E pass rate of 96%, plus a long-standing reputation for excellence in vocational courses, student destinations in the last two years have included a wide range of universities and further education establishments.
Extra Curricular Activities
At Chalfonts Community College we aim to ensure that the whole child is catered for with extra-curricular opportunities including theatre visits, music performances, sports clubs and teams and a wide range of other events. Our Performing Arts productions are renowned for their outstanding quality and our sports teams compete at local, regional and national levels. We recognise the importance of activities beyond the classroom in developing the experience, skills and personal attributes of our students, enabling them to be better prepared for applications to and success in, university and the world of work.
Pastoral Care
We understand the importance of keeping students safe, happy, and secure. Each of our students is assigned a personal tutor who remains with them through Years 7 to 11. In the Sixth Form personal tutors assist with university and work applications. We also provide support from Learning Mentors, our Inclusion Manager and our excellent Learning Support Department.
Staffing
We operate a coaching culture to share best practice, maintain high standards of teaching and to support all staff in their career development.
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