Science Teacher - Inspirational
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The Downs School
West Berkshire
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- with a welcome bonus of up to £3,000 available for exceptional candidates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2024
Job overview
The Downs School is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and inspiring classroom practitioner with a real passion for Science. We offer an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and motivated team where your skills and determination will play a pivotal role in positively impacting the lives of our students and share in our vision of ‘educating today’s students for the world of tomorrow’.
Our highly successful and forward-thinking Science Faculty is comprised of expert scientists who are united in their commitment to constantly improving their teaching practice. Our commitment to CPD and inspirational teaching and learning is a stand-out feature of both the department and the school. This year, the team, has been working closely with the education expert Adam Boxer to further improve our excellent science outcomes (“red hot” ALPS 2 / 3 across all Sciences at both KS4 and KS5 in 2023). Adam runs Carousel Learning and delivers CPD nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will join their colleagues in taking a lead role in the pursuit of ever-improving practice designed to accelerate student progression.
Start Date: September 2024
Salary:
£30,000 - £46,525 with a welcome bonus of up to £3,000 available for exceptional candidates
About the Role:
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Motivate and Inspire: Bring your enthusiasm for science into the classroom, igniting curiosity and a love for learning.
- Collaborate: Contribute to the success of our science faculty by working closely with a dedicated team of teachers.
- Build Relationships: Create positive and trusting connections with students while making learning exciting and challenging.
- Embrace Innovation: Be open to creative and innovative teaching methods.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment, handling challenges with flexibility.
What we offer: In return, you’ll enjoy:
- Caring Environment: Our positive ethos prioritises staff well-being and recognition.
- Empowerment: Work alongside ambitious, dedicated colleagues who are committed to developing the whole child.
- Exceptional Students: Engage with children who love being at school, exhibit exceptional behaviour and have a strong attitude towards their learning.
- Professional Environment: Join a stimulating and collaborative workplace in our Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school.
- Professional Growth: Access extraordinary professional development and support to enhance your teaching skills.
- Flexible Work Options: We value work balance through the availability of flexible working, our ‘Time for you Tuesdays’, commuted INSETs and Employee Assistance Programme.
The Downs School and Sixth Form is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the stunning Downs area of West Berkshire. Our results demonstrate the impact of our commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. We lead all schools in the county for attainment and are ranked 199th out of nearly 7000 schools nationally for our Progress 8 last summer.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application to recruitment@thedownsschool.org as early as possible. Further information can be found at thedownsschool.org or by contacting Clare Lowery, HR Manager.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th April 2024
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants
will be subject to social media checks, an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS and provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.
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About The Downs School
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Welcome to our School
The Downs School & Sixth Form is a co-educational, non-denominational school set in the heart of the West Berkshire Downs. We provide a balanced approach to the pursuit of excellence by offering an interesting, challenging and lively curriculum. Students gain academic, creative, sporting and social skills, both in and out of the classroom, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for all. We also place a strong emphasis on the partnership between staff, students and parents and respect the trust placed upon us by parents who actively choose our school for their children.
Our Sixth Form is vibrant, welcoming, all-inclusive and purposeful. Staff, students and parents work together to create an environment in which our young people are supported to realise their full potential and achieve their personal goals.
We have a proven track record of success, and our 2021 results maintained our strong tradition of excellence, making us very proud of our students’ achievements. At GCSE, 89% of our students achieved grades A*-C, with 79% of students achieving A*- strong pass and 40% of students achieving grades A*-A. Our A Level results were equally as impressive, with 91% of students achieving A*-C grades, 72% % A*-B grades and 50% A*-A grades.
Values and vision
Our staff are committed to excellence and achievement at all levels and we develop our students into well-rounded young adults, able to venture into a rapidly changing world with confidence and determination. These principles are summed up in our school vision ‘Educating today’s young people for the world of tomorrow.’ Ofsted has judged us as outstanding in every category but we are not a school that wants to stand still. We know that there is always more to do to ensure that every child’s educational experience is rich, character building and of the highest possible standard. We are striving to beyond outstanding through our philosophy of “Learning together, learning for life.”
We work in partnership with our students who contribute to the decision-making in the school, ensuring they feel valued and confident. Despite our size, we pride ourselves on our small school feel.
Beyond the classroom
Learning extends beyond the classroom to extra-curricular activities and trips, both within the UK and overseas. Lessons are brought to life through a wide range of educational trips; from visiting theatres in London and New York for our Performing Arts students, an annual Geography trip to Iceland and exchange visits for our language students to France. Our Sixth Form students often choose to join the bi-annual skiing trip and there is the opportunity to take part in a major expedition. Past expeditions have travelled to Ecuador, Norway and India.
We also offer other opportunities including inter-house sporting competitions and a variety of lunchtime and after school sport clubs. For those interested in dance, music or drama we offer a number of house competitions through the year and the opportunity to take part in our annual productions which have included Les Miserables and Billy Elliott. We also offer opportunities in debating, public speaking, creative writing and more.
Ofsted
“Students make very rapid progress across all year groups and in a wide range of subjects. The proportions of current Year 11 students making more than expected progress from Key Stage 2 in English and mathematics are very high. Together with students’ very high levels of attainment, this represents outstanding and sustained high achievement throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4."
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