Teacher of Science

TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Full time or part-time)

Required for January 2025 - Main Pay Scale + Responsibility payment to be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join the Science Department from January 2025.

The successful candidate will share our vision and values of achieving excellence and our commitment to continuously improving the standards of teaching and learning in a dedicated and forward looking team of 9 teachers and 4 technicians. The Science department delivers Key Stage 3 Science over two years and Key Stage 4 over three years. 

We are looking for someone who:

·    Has a strong ethos of high achievement and success within the Learning Area. 

·    Has the ability to create, plan and deliver a Science curriculum that will develop pupil’s skills, knowledge, understanding and their love for learning in the 21st century. 

·    Is skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning.

The science team are an enthusiastic and committed team who pride themselves on not only delivering a dynamic curriculum, but also offering a range of extra-curricular Science & STEM opportunities to help foster a love of science and desire to learn. We run an annual science fair in KS3 which is extremely well received and feeds into the conclusion of the KS3 curriculum. We have great facilities across nine new spacious laboratories and our experienced technicians provide an outstanding support service to the team

Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:

·        The quality of education Good

·        Behaviour and attitudes Good

·        Personal development Outstanding

·        Leadership and management Outstanding

The inspection report noted that “The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.”

Benefits of working at Priory School:

·        Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.

·        Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.

·        CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.

·        Calendar that considers the needs of staff and supports wellbeing.

·        Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.

We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

·        Comprehensive induction.

·        Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable.

·        Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing and discount scheme.

This post will provide you with the training, time and capacity to develop the department through effective CPD delivery, coaching and mentoring. Following recent investment and refurbishment of Science Laboratories, this is an exciting time to join our team.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader. 

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website.

Closing Date:    Friday 18 October 2024 (12 noon)

Interview Date:  Week commencing Monday 21 October 2024

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).

Priory School Safeguarding Statement:

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. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. 

Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.