Teacher of Science
Faringdon Community College
Oxfordshire
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS Full time / Part time 0.8 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate Teacher of Science, who can inspire students of all ages and abilities to join our values-based school set in the heart of a picturesque Oxfordshire market town.
Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work. The successful applicant will be passionate about their subject and will ideally be able to teach Science to KS3 and Biology to KS4 students -though all science specialisms will be considered.
As a learning organisation we provide excellent opportunities for professional development. All applicants are welcome, including ECTs, as a full induction and support programme will be given.
Faringdon Community College is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning, where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student, aiming to achieve individual success and realise their potential.
Benefits of working at FCC include:
- Full support for your professional development and future training needs.
- A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
- A commitment to offer flexible working wherever we can, to support the work life balance of our employees.
- A cycle to work scheme.
- A 24/7 free employee assistance programme.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact our Admin Team, by emailing admin@fcc.cambrianlt.org
For more information about how to apply please visit Faringdon Community College - Staff Vacancies (fccoxon.co.uk)
Faringdon Community College & Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
Attached documents
About Faringdon Community College
Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.
In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.
Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students.
Headteacher
Jonathan Dennett
Values and vision
Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.
As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.
Ofsted report
“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."
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