Teacher of Science with a Potential Leadership role
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
Greenwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- QTS pay scale plus inner London weighting as well as a TLR where applicable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2014
Job overview
Teacher today, middle leader tomorrow?
If you have ambition and aspire to be a leader in an Outstanding school (Ofsted, 2011) then Woolwich Polytechnic School is waiting to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Science (with leadership potential) from January 2015; an individual that will lead by example and support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals and be actively involved in teaching Science up to Key Stage 5. We encourage applications from teachers who feel they can add value to an already highly-effective department and prosper in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Woolwich Polytechnic School has recently converted to an Academy and is now part of PolyMAT (multi academy trust). Woolwich Polytechnic also has the privilege of being granted Sponsor Academy status.
The Science department is extremely successful. In 2014 they achieved excellent results, with 85% of the cohort achieving 2 good GCSEs. These results mean that Science is very popular at Key Stage 5, thus giving the successful candidate a great opportunity to teach some excellent students. Our KS5 progress scores put us in the top 10% of the country at A2 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This success is carried on through Key Stage 5 where we have students applying for the Sciences at Oxbridge, MIT and Russell Group Universities.
Woolwich Poly is an all-inclusive boys' school (co-educational at Post 16) and was rated outstanding in its last inspection (2011). The school prides itself on a culture of high standards and values from staff and pupils. It is a demanding yet rewarding school where students and staff feel valued and supported.
We are looking for a teacher who has:
- A genuine passion for teaching Science
- The ability to be an outstanding Science Teacher
- The willingness to work as part of a motivated and dedicated team.
- The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils
- The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school
- A desire to become a middle leader.
Successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Be part of an already outstanding team.
- The possibility of a pastoral or academic responsibility.
- Get involved in the wide variety of extra-curricular activities in the school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including the need for the successful candidate to undertake a disclosure and barring check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Closing date for applications is Thursday, 23 October 2014.
Interviews are scheduled for the following week.
If you feel that this is a school for you, then please apply by completing the school application form.
If you would like to discuss this position in more detail then please email: arendell@woolwichpoly.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
- Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London
- SE28 8AT
- United Kingdom
Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.
We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.
Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.
All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions. Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.
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