Head of Year & Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and passionate Head of Year and Science Teacher.

The successful candidate will build excellent relationships with students and inspire them to learn.

The Priory School is looking for someone with initiative and dedication to teaching students of all abilities as well as a willingness to contribute to the full range of extracurricular activities.

Head of Year main responsibilities will be:

 ·       Be responsible for and lead a year group

·       Provide pastoral support and guidance

·       To engage with key stakeholders including staff, parents, carers and outside agencies

·       To support students and families to identify barriers to learning and agree a way forward

·       Having overview of their year groups attendance and interventions in place to support where necessary

·       Provide general pastoral administrative support as appropriate according to the needs of  student and the school.

The Priory School is committed to recruiting talented, highly skilled teachers, who:

• Enjoy working with and forging positive relationships with young people

• Provide a model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning and role modeling.

• Have an enthusiasm for new approaches

• Are reflective practitioners with a “can do” approach to teaching and a passion to raising standards

• Can support all children to explore and reach their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident people

• Are ambitious, professional and are committed to further personal development

• Are committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals

In return we can offer you:

●    To be part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the lives of young people

●    A two-week October half term

●    Staff Pension Scheme – Teacher Pension Scheme

●    Wellbeing Improvement Sessions – In-house

●    Occupational Health – Commitment to physical health

●    Strong supportive and fully embedded systems to help induction or day to day triumphs or challenges

●    Reward & Recognition Scheme

●    Regular INSET Training

●    A comprehensive CPD programme that is adapted to individual needs

●    Opportunities for staff, at all levels, to assume additional responsibilities of a whole

school nature; some with incentive allowances attached or time provided. As a result,

many members of staff have been promoted internally

●    ‘Buddy’ Initiative for new staff

●     Fair & compassionate responses (where needed) and a flexible approach to staff

requests

●    Use of our 25m swimming pool for staff (conditions apply)

●    A range of extra-curricular activities that staff can be involved with, including sports clubs, Green Power Car racing, sponsored walk, music concerts, school production, Priory Fest and a range of further clubs

●    Access to Surrey County Council schemes, including childcare vouchers and cycle to

work.

Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025

 Interviews to be confirmed

 Contact bgn@priorycofe.com

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

For more information and

an application form please contact bgn@priorycofe.com

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure