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Teacher of Science (Lead Practioner Considered for Suitable Candidate)

Teacher of Science (Lead Practioner Considered for Suitable Candidate)

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Croydon

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Salary:
MPS / UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
1 November 2024

Job overview

SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE

“Striving for Excellence”

 

TEACHER OF SCIENCE - (Lead Practitioner will be considered for suitable candidate)

Salary: MPS / UPS (Lead Practitioner will be considered for suitable candidate)

Required for: January 2025


"Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community."

(Ofsted, December 2022)

 

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. As a school, we continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school. This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university. This includes Russell Group and Oxbridge universities. During the last 4 years, we have invested over £1 million pounds on school facilities, improvements and resources and moved from an Ofsted grading of Required Improvement to GOOD in all categories.

 

Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

 

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom. 


We are looking for a dynamic and motivated teacher with passion and enthusiasm for Science. With leadership opportunities for the right candidate, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in our vision and values, to work in a school that is excellently resourced and fully committed to developing staff to fulfil their teaching and learning potential. This is reinforced through our brand new Science lab as part of our department overhaul.


We are looking for someone who:

  • is a teacher who is dedicated, professional and passionately demonstrates their classroom talent;
  • has the skills to work across different departments to help improve student performance;
  • is able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge;
  • is motivated and enthusiastic with excellent leadership skills;
  • has the energy to build on recent GCSE results and will help to drive forward our high-quality post-16 provision;
  • is resourceful and innovative;
  • Is a positive role model for young, developing and impressionable minds;
  • actively want to develop their teaching qualities;
  • has first-rate communication and organisational skills;
  • has the potential to lead teams and develop staff.


We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

  • Cycle to Work scheme;
  • Significant departmental investment;
  • Staff Mentoring;
  • Staff car park on-site;
  • Fitness Suite (newly refurbished);
  • A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
  • A dedicated staff well-being programme, including Mental Health first-aiders.


Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or speak with the Principal.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk 


Full details/application form available from: www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk. Completed application forms can be sent via email to: principalspa@shirley.croydon.sch.uk


Closing date:     1 November 2024

Please be aware that the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.


SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE

Address: Shirley Church Road Croydon CR0 5EF

Tel: 020 8656 9755

Web: www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Email: office@shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Principal: Mr T Myton


Shirley High School is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. Company No. 7837778. Registered Office: Shirley High School, Shirley Church Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EF.

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About Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Shirley High School is a proud, multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1,000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings.  Along with our clear vision and values, we to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all of our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through living the values that underpin our school. We teach our students to display compassion, creativity, relentless drive, resilience, high aspirations and, at all times, to be respectful. We strive for excellence through a broad curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and aim to develop both students and staff equally in and out of the classroom.

As a school, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage and more importantly enjoy education. Our curriculum is designed to be diverse, modern and ambitious. Our curriculum supports all students to be successful global citizens with the skills, knowledge and confidence to have a positive impact on our community. Inclusion is at the heart of our curriculum and it recognises our vibrant, culturally rich and diverse cohort. We understand and value the power of education and have taken great strides over the last 12 months to rebuild and redesign our teaching and learning expectations. Shirley is a dynamic school focused on solutions that bring out the best in all within our community.

Please take the time to browse our website - www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

T Myton - Principal

View Shirley High School Performing Arts College’s latest Ofsted report

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