Teacher of Science
The Axe Valley Community College
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- TPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2014
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Science with a successful track record at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to teach in a strong Science Department that has secured excellent results in Summer 2014.
The position is full time and permanent, starting in January 2015.
The Axe Valley Community College is an ambitious rural school with a strong community ethos. There are excellent opportunities for career development. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and the successful candidate will be asked to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please visit our website (www.axevalley.devon.sch.uk) for further details about the college and an application form.
Closing Date: 14 November 2014
Interviews: 21 November 2014 (provisional)
The Axe Valley Community College
Chard Street
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5EA
Tel: 01297 32146
Fax: 01297 35851
Email: admin@axevalley.devon.sch.uk
www.axevalley.devon.sch.uk
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive (Roll 790)
About The Axe Valley Community College
The Axe Valley Community College is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth-from centre, located in Axminster, Devon. The school caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 833 pupils enrolled.
The Axe Valley Community College is converting to academy status and will reopen as Axe Valley Academy on 1st April 2017. It will become a member of the Vector Learning Trust, alongside Holyrood Academy.
Headteacher
Steven Green
Vision and values
Axe Valley’s core values are excellence, perseverance, respect and care. The secondary school aims to provide an environment and curriculum that enable pupils to reach their full academic potential, so they can leave school as intelligent, able adults who can contribute to modern society.
The curriculum concentrates on the core subjects of English, languages, maths and science. It also provides art, computing, drama, geography, history, RE, music, PE and technology. Vocational subjects include Travel and Tourism, ICT, and Health and Social Care. Extra-curricular activities range from volunteering and golf championships to the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the National Citizenship Scheme.
Ofsted report
“Teachers move learning forward at a fast pace and use a variety of activities to engage students’ interest and plan work that matches individuals’ needs and abilities. Teachers’ strong subject knowledge helps to create lessons which students enjoy, and their calm approach to behaviour management means that students remain on task.”
View The Axe Valley Community College’s latest Ofsted report
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