Teacher of Science (Chemistry) – Maternity Leave Cover
Benton Park School
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2024
Job overview
Location: Rawdon, Leeds
Start Date – January 2025
Contract – Temporary for up to one year (Maternity Leave cover)
Closing Date: 8am on Monday 21st October 2024
Salary Range: MPS/UPS
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented colleague to join our vibrant and ambitious school as a Teacher of Science (Chemistry).
Benton Park is a thriving and growing state funded, local authority maintained comprehensive school with over 1550 students – including around 300 in the Sixth Form. We are located in Rawdon, on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre and we work amongst a vibrant and supportive local community. We have recently completed a move into brand new state of the art premises following a successful £28.5 million building project. Our new environment is an excellent place to work and learn and we are committed to our work being supported by the latest technologies in our classrooms.
We are a successful, inclusive school where our students are our greatest asset. We have high standards and expectations which are matched equally with our high aspirations for all members of our school community and we work hard to provide support and investment to enable these to be achieved. We pride ourselves on treating each and every one of our students as an individual and the excellent climate we have created for great learning, success and opportunity enables our students to achieve their full potential.
Our work is underpinned by our five key values: Endeavour, Resilience, Inspiration, Collaboration and Compassion. Our values are aimed at developing young people to be the very best they can be and to equip them with the skills, knowledge and attributes to be confident, rounded and successful members of society.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Attached documents
About Benton Park School
Benton Park School is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational school located in Rawton, Leeds. The school has a sixth form and admits students aged 11-18.
Benton Park School was founded in 1838 by Joseph Riley. It was built on the grounds of the old Benton Park house. It was demolished in 1957 but rebuilt by Sir John Burnet, Tait and Partners in the late 1950s.
Headteacher
Mr Nik Skilton
Executive Headteacher
Miss Delia Martin
Values and vision
Benton Park School aims to create a climate for great learning, success and opportunity. To achieve this, its ethos focuses on celebrating student achievement, producing a solid and well-balanced curriculum, providing relevant and exciting learning opportunities for all, and promoting student leadership.
With a strong focus on mentoring and academic excellence, Benton Park School provides a base for students to excel. A reward system celebrates achievement. Celebration assemblies, positive feedback and reward trips all enhance the student experience and maintain a love of learning.
Ofsted report
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