Teacher of Science

Be Kind. Work Hard. Aim High.

Do you have the ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our students?

Do you wish to work within a supportive community of teachers and students?

We are seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic Teacher of Science to join our school in January 2024.

James Calvert Spence College is situated in a beautiful coastal town in Northumberland and is a 10-19 through

school, catering for students from Year 6 to Year 13. We are within easy reach of urban Tyneside and beyond,

with many staff travelling with ease in the opposite direction to the rush hour traffic from Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland areas.

JCSC and the science department have improved considerably over the last few years, and we are determined

to secure future improvement through expansion of this core department. The position will join our Director of

Science, whose team of specialist teachers deliver science teaching to years 6-13. We offer AQA combined

science (trilogy), biology, chemistry and physics at GCSE. A-levels in biology, chemistry, physics and BTEC

applied science are delivered to our sixth form students at A-level. The outcomes for science 2024 were

positive and we are predicted to maintain their positive projectory, we are proud to offer a range of science

courses post 16 which are well received and our students achieve success.

Our pupils and staff are looking for a friendly, motivated, enthusiastic individual who wants to work as part of a

team to drive learning forward. We believe students buy into their teacher first so student relationships form

part of our vision, together with smiles and laughter.

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. Staff and governors are fully committed to promoting equal opportunity

and an outstanding educational experience for all students.

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Teacher of Science

Interviews will be held week commencing 14th October

Pay Scale – MPS/UPS

James Calvert Spence College, Acklington Road, Amble,

Northumberland NE65 0ND Place of Employment

Salary

Date of Commencement

Closing Date

Full time, Permanent, starting January 2024

Wednesday 9th October

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Pupils are proud to attend this safe and welcoming

school. Staff are warm and friendly.

You will:

You will:

• Be a strong classroom practitioner, looking to make a positive career move in a unique environment.

• Be a positive role model.

• Have high expectations of yourself and others.

• Be someone with a ‘can do’ attitude.

• Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students.

What can we offer you?

• Trust and autonomy to ensure you can help lead the department in the right direction to ensure our

students have a great experience in science.

• Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn

• A supportive, hardworking team of specialist teachers of science

• A friendly and supportive working environment with a dedicated whole staff team

• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including in-house leadership training delivered by

our Assistant Headteacher

If you believe you have the experience, vision and drive required for this role then we would love to

hear from you.

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.

(lhedley01@jcsc.co.uk).