Subject Leader: Physics
Stanborough School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus fringe and TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2024
Job overview
We wish to appoint a passionate and inspiring Subject Leader of Physics to join a forward thinking and successful faculty with a team of specialists including a Curriculum Leader and Subject Leaders for Biology and Chemistry. ‘A’ level science is taught in all three specialisms and the department offers a range of extra-curricular activities, both in and out of school.
The science faculty is a key curriculum area of the school where results are significantly above the national average in both combined and individual sciences. As a large and progressive faculty there is a suite of ten science laboratories, including two new laboratories opened recently. There is also a team of technicians who support the area from a central requisition hub in the science area.
We are looking for a candidate who is inspiring, dynamic and has a passion for teaching Physics to join our team and continue to grow a joy of learning in all our students. You will be a subject specialist with experience at teaching Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 and a record of raising standards. This full time post would suit an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or someone looking for their first leadership role.
For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit prior to application please contact Tim Braybrook, Deputy Headteacher – tbraybrook@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
We were delighted to be awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in March 2023, this recognises the hard work and progress made by all in the school. Prospective candidates are encouraged to read the full report available on our website at https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-OFSTED-Report.pdf. This is an exciting time to join Stanborough School as, founded on our values and a belief in ‘success for all’, we continue on our journey towards ‘Outstanding’.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint before the closing date
Applications are invited via the MyNewTerm portal https://www.mynewterm.com/school/Stanborough-School/137847. Further information is also available on our website: https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/staff-vacancies
Stanborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to safeguarding checks including references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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About Stanborough School
- Stanborough School
- Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City
- Hertfordshire
- AL8 6YR
- United Kingdom
Awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted in January 2023, Stanborough School is an 11-18 co-educational Academy that sits on the southern fringe of Welwyn Garden City with easy access to the A1 and London. Due to parental demand for places at the school, from September 2019 the school expanded to 8 form entry. We pride ourselves in being a fully inclusive school that serves our local community and on being a school that does its best for each individual student so they can achieve their potential during their time at Stanborough.
Stanborough is proud of its community involvement. We work closely with the four other local Secondary Schools as part of the Welwyn-Hatfield 16-19 Consortium. We also take a leading role in hosting and developing a number of other key community developments such as the Handside Schools Partnership with a local special school and primary school.
The school boasts excellent facilities including our first-rate IT resources, a legacy of our Specialist Computing Status. With a dedicated Art and Technology block, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre and the recently constructed MFL and Humanities and Music and Drama teaching blocks the students enjoy some outstanding facilities. Our excellent resources in all curriculum areas also show our commitment to giving students a wide variety of curricular opportunities including technology, the performing arts and computing.
Our greatest asset at the school is our staff. We want the best educators for our students and through exceptional retention we have a stable staff with very low turn-over. A number of staff who started at the school as NQTs now find themselves in senior positions at the school. We have a strong support team and many staff have remained with the school for several years.
Ofsted
‘Pupils behave well at Stanborough’
- ‘Pupils behave well. They know and understand what leaders expect of them’
- ‘Leaders set clear and high expectations for behaviour. Pupils are clear that disruption or discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated’
- ‘Pupils know staff will help if they have a worry or issue. They benefit from a range of effective support services such as counselling and well-being support’
‘Leaders have redesigned the curriculum so that it is academically ambitious’
- ‘Pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum which enables them to pursue their talents and interests’
- ‘Leaders have ensured that in many subjects, the curriculum is planned well to build pupils’ knowledge over time’
- ‘Teachers present subject matter clearly, promoting appropriate discussion about what is being taught’
‘Leaders ensure there is a wide range of opportunities for positive personal development’
- ‘Pupils learn values such as mutual respect and tolerance through a well-planned programme of life skills, assemblies and tutor time’
‘Leaders have taken clear and effective action to ensure the school has improved since the last inspection’
- ‘Staff feel that leaders listen to them with regard to workload and well-being’
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