Full Time Lead Practitioner in Science
Camborne Science & International Academy
Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Spine Pay Scale (L7-L11 £43,957-£48,505 with starting point dependent on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2015
Job overview
Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
R&R by negotiation for an exceptional candidate
We seek to appoint two outstanding teachers to become Lead Practitioners in our Faculty of Science. Specifically there are two separate positions; one in Physics and the other Chemistry. The postholders will not only provide excellent teaching themselves but will lead on all aspects of teaching and learning so as to improve standards further in this already successful faculty.
This post is an ideal opportunity for candidates whose passion is teaching and learning, who enjoy being in the classroom, motivating and inspiring both students and colleagues, whilst still wishing to progress their career within education. Our Lead Practitioners play a highly visible and central role in driving up standards of Learning and Teaching. You should be consistently outstanding in your subject with the results to prove it. Because coaching is a key tool when working with staff, you should have excellent communication skills and able to give direct, honest feedback in a way that nurtures a teacher’s professional capacity, confidence and enthusiasm for personal growth. The successful candidates will be outstanding classroom teachers in their careers to date and will display excellent leadership and teamwork skills. They will have a proven track record of successful ‘A’ level teaching in their specialism, or the unquestionable ability to demonstrate this. They will have presence, personality and the ‘wow factor’.
Science is a high achieving and dynamic faculty. Results are outstanding and students make excellent progress. In 2014 we achieved our best ever results at GCSE - 96% achieving at least one Grade C or above in Science; whilst 73% achieved at least a Grade C in two or more Science subjects. These results indicate that the progress shown by students in Science is in the top 3% of the country. Members of the very supportive team are totally committed to ensuring successful outcomes for our students.
At post-16 we currently offer ‘A’ level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science. Take-up at post 16 is excellent with approximately 100 talented students currently studying at least one ‘AS’ Science subject this year. Students make outstanding progress at ‘A’ level, which is consistently above National Average.
Camborne Science & International Academy is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall, which affords a high quality of life. Results in both 2013 and 2014 place us at the very top of the school league tables. For two years running we have been the highest performing state school in Cornwall at GCSE, according to official government statistics (percentage of students achieving 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths First Entry).
Our school has developed exceptional International Science and Mathematics links with top schools in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China and South Korea. Recent collaboration has involved joint research projects, International Science and Mathematics fairs and competitions, as well as many significant student/staff visits and exchanges. The successful appointees will be encouraged to participate in this amazing and unique programme.
The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. As these posts are on the leadership pay spine, there will be an expectation that the candidates will assume a whole school or faculty role with a focus on teaching and learning or pedagogy.
We hope you are inspired to seek further details. Apply online or download an application pack by visiting our website www.cambornescience.co.uk. For queries please contact Stephanie Mason (Personnel Manager) on 01209 720237 or email masons@cambornescience.co.uk.
Closing Date: Noon on Tuesday 21st April
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check
Camborne Science & International Academy
Cranberry Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PP
Telephone: 01209 712280, Fax: 01209 718139
Group 7: 11-18 Mixed Comprehensive School
NOR: 1350; Sixth Form 215
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About Camborne Science & International Academy
- Camborne Science & International Academy
- Cranberry Road, Camborne
- Cornwall
- TR14 7PP
- United Kingdom
Camborne Science & International Academy (CSIA)
Prides itself on being a school which 'Dares to be Different'. It is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall. As a school, we constantly ask the question 'How can we do better?' and we could never be described as being complacent. The school, which caters for students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, is at the forefront of a number of major learning initiatives, actively encouraging innovative practices and is committed to raising standards of academic achievement for all. We believe that learning should be continued through life. Our aim is to provide an environment which is both stimulating and challenging so that when students leave this school they have acquired a thirst for further knowledge that may extend beyond their chosen area of study and remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Our mission is to consistently perform as an outstanding and exceptional learning community - we believe our students; staff and local community deserve the best, and make no apology for setting very high traditional standards as regards student behaviour. The staff at the school are conscientious, friendly and loyal, and show great commitment to our students and community.
As a school we currently hold International School Award status and we have developed exceptional International Science and Mathematics links with top schools in Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China and South Korea. Recent collaboration has involved joint research projects, International Science and Mathematics fairs and competitions, as well as many significant student/staff visits and exchanges.
The Nexus campus offers students who are especially able a chance to thrive and shine in their chosen fields of study. The Nexus Gifted Programme offers a bespoke curriculum designed to engage and challenge gifted learners. Alongside this specially designed curriculum, students experience a rich co-curricular programme that complements the curriculum and deepens and develops the scholarship of these students. Students keep a broad and balanced curriculum but can choose to specialise in STEM or Liberal Arts fields after Year 9.
Our VI Form offers a wide range of A-Levels and equivalent courses. We are fortunate to attract students who wish to follow an academic pathway from Camborne and other local schools. VI Form numbers are growing steadily but class sizes are still maintained at a level where individual support can be readily offered.
Results are excellent with a 100% pass rate for the sixth consecutive year across a range of 27 A-Level subjects. Furthermore, the progress made by VI Form students places them in the top 10% of the country and the top state-funded Post 16 provider in Cornwall.
Cornwall School of Mathematics and Science (CSMS)
CSMS provides excellent specialist teaching and enrichment for the most ambitious A Level students in Cornwall, preparing them for the most competitive courses at the best universities in the UK. It is part of the VI Form Academy, which is ranked as the top State-funded STEM A-Level Provider in Cornwall. At CSMS we believe in a traditional approach to teaching and learning. Brilliant specialist teachers and attentive, ambitious learners come together to achieve exceptional results. But we also believe in the modern, the cutting edge and the innovative. Results are only the start of what we do.
Camborne Science & International Academy is an exceptional school with an inspiring ethos, affording employees exciting career opportunities in an outstandingly attractive part of the country with a first-rate quality of life.
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