Lead Practitioner of Science
Orchard School Bristol
Bristol
- Expired
- Salary:
- L3 – L7 (£40,149 - £44,396)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2015
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2015
Job overview
A rapidly improving school (OFSTED 2013) with strengths in leadership, behaviour and teaching and learning, we are now looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Science to join our highly committed Science Department from September 2015.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Science teacher to strengthen our existing team and contribute to our drive and aspiration for developing our students into the leaders of tomorrow. You will share our vision for continuing school improvement and will play an active part in developing our CPD programme, engaging in active research and the coaching of colleagues. The post would be ideally suited to an experienced and dynamic teacher.
As an inspiring teacher, who forms effective relationships with both young people and colleagues, you will have the energy and drive to ensure our students benefit from the best learning opportunities we can offer.
With an exceptionally well resourced Science department working in purpose built laboratories, interactive learning technology and excellent resources for staff and students, Orchard School Bristol provides an excellent environment for learning. Our commitment to staff development provides opportunities to progress within the school with coaching and support from our innovative and experienced leaders.
If you are passionate about your subject and committed to delivering the best learning outcomes for our students we would love you to join our outstanding team.
As Lead Practitioner you will not only teach Science across all abilities in Key Stages 3 and 4 but will play a key role in improving the quality of teaching and learning in Orchard School from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’.
Good ICT skills are required, given the range of ICT facilities on offer in the department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a real enthusiasm for Science to gain experience in a good department. There are many opportunities within the department to take responsibility for a range of initiatives. If you have energy and a desire to make learning exciting and relevant to young people then this post has a lot to offer you.
For further details and an application form please visit our website www.orchardschoolbristol.co.uk.
Closing date: 9.00 am, Tuesday 17 March 2015
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 March 2015
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road
Bristol
BS7 0XZ
Telephone: 0117 377 2000
Fax: 0117 377 2001
Email: jobs@orchardschoolbristol.co.uk
www.orchardschoolbristol.co.uk
Headteacher: Dr Helen Holman BSc PhD
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About Orchard School Bristol
Headteacher: Mel Sweet
Orchard School Bristol is an ambitious, friendly and values-driven 11-16 school of 925 students and 110 staff. We are situated in north Bristol and serve a wonderfully diverse community.
We are an evidence-informed school, and want to stretch and challenge our staff professionally, through excellent CPLD and professional qualifications.
Orchard School is the Chartered College of Teaching Hub for Bristol, and a member of Trust in Learning Academies. Rated Good, we are committed to achieving the exceptional provision our community deserves.
We place no limits on the aspirations for our young people. We “inspire today – empower for life”.
Further information about the school can be found on the school website – please click here
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