Teacher of Science
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Derbyshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2015
Job overview
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a successful, oversubscribed, high attaining Technology College with 1784 students on roll including 313 in Sixth Form. It is situated close to the centres of Sheffield and Chesterfield on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The Governors are seeking to appoint well qualified, committed and enthusiastic teacher to the above post within our high achieving faculty (results KS4: 3+ levels of progress: Biology 94%, Chemistry 86%, Physics 92%, Additional Science 69%, BTEC Science 100%. A*-C: Biology 96%, Chemistry 98%, Physics 96%, Additional Science 82%, BTEC Science 100%).
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
- Is an excellent and innovative classroom practitioner
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement and the raising of achievement
- Is excited about the potential of new technologies to transform students’ learning experiences
- Has the vision, imagination and commitment to add to the strengths of the Faculty, to meet the highest standards and be a role model for our students
We were identified as an Ofsted Good Practice School for school improvement (September 2012) and our CPD has been judged to be outstanding (CPD Mark 2012). All staff may enjoy the benefits of our Associate Leadership Programme.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Application packs are available from Claire Burgin (cburgin@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk) at the above address or from the school website. Please apply directly to the school, for the attention of the Headteacher.
Closing Date for above post: Midnight 19th April 2015
Interviews to be held week beginning: 20th April 2015
About Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Founded in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the 'Ancient Free School of Dronfield' has evolved over the last 440 years, to become a forward thinking and dynamic comprehensive school firmly rooted in the heart of the Dronfield community. As the single secondary school locally we are part of a broader group of schools, the Partnership of Dronfield Schools (PODS), working together to serve the town.
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a large 11-18 mixed comprehensive school which is maintained by Derbyshire Local Authority and has 1850+ students on roll alongside 250+ staff. Our mantra is “Success with Care”.
Our goal is to be exemplary in everything that we do and, as would be expected, this means that we research best practice, benchmark ourselves with the best and then put in place our strategic response to any aspect of school improvement. Our vision is to be exemplary; our strategy is to achieve this through our people by building commitment and trust. We work on the basis of “Commitment not Compliance” in the belief that all who are involved with our school contribute their best to ensure the best for our students.
As well as academic success, we like to celebrate the many achievements of our students in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Our sporting teams have secured great success across a very wide range of individual and team sports. We value creativity highly and have rich and varied music and drama performances. We undertake numerous enrichment activities to enable students to broaden their horizons and widen their experiences. Our international work is highly valued and recognised with the International School Award.
We see Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School as a highly successful, caring and supportive school which is a great place to learn and work. Please take your time to explore our web site, www.dhfs.uk to find out more.
All best wishes,
Mr M J Cooper
Headteacher
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