Teacher of Science
Smithills School
Bolton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st september 2014
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2014
Job overview
Teacher of Science, Bolton
"Pride and Respect"
Maternity Cover Contract: From 1.9.14
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Science to join a high performing, supportive and well-resourced department. The successful candidate would be required to teach Science to students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Smithills was a Specialist Performing Arts College from 2003 to 2013 and although the nature of Specialist Colleges has changed, our strong commitment to Performance, Music and Art remains as strong as ever. Our World Championship bands continue to captivate audiences both in this country and abroad. Academic excellence is, however, at the heart of everything we do and we are achieving that without damaging the extraordinarily rich opportunities our students have here. Our school campus and sports facilities are very large and set in beautiful surroundings to the north of Bolton.
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Further details and application forms available from the HR Manager at school or visit website: www.smithillsschool.net. Please use the download option from 14th - 25th April as school will be closed for the Easter break.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 30th April 2014
Please return application forms to Mrs G Gittins, HR Manager, at HR@smithillsschool.net.
SMITHILLS SCHOOL
Smithills Dean Road
Bolton
BL1 6JS
Tel: 01204 842382
Fax: 01204467201
11-16 Mixed ComprehensiveNOR:1200
Headteacher: Mr Alec Cottrill
About Smithills School
Smithills School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Bolton, Lancashire. There are approximately 1200 students at the school, between the ages of 11-16.
Smithills School converted to academy status in 2014 and is a member of the ConcertED multi-academy trust and the Bolton Learning Alliance.
Headteacher
Miss C Dewse
Values and vision
Smithills School wants to provide students the skills, knowledge, confidence and self- respect to grow into successful and active members of society. The school hopes for pupils to achieve their academic potential in a stimulating learning environment and stresses the importance of prioritising pupil's welfare and happiness. The secondary school has six core values: ambition, stewardship, positivity, involvement, resilience and empathy, and implements them in day to day life. Community is important to Smithills School and it wants parents and staff to work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all students. The school’s motto is: Academic Excellence: Rich in Opportunity”. Smithills School offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to expand their interests and learn new skills, including music lessons, sports clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Ofsted
“The school is successfully promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Students learn about British values, and the school is a tolerant and harmonious institution. Many pupils enjoy opportunities to take part in extra-curricular performing arts activities.”
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