Teacher of Science
Whitmore High School
Harrow
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2015
Job overview
For September 2015 we are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and well-qualified Science Teacher for this oversubscribed comprehensive school with a long record of high student achievement.
This year 70% of students gained 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths at GCSE, and our motivated students make excellent progress. This year OFSTED graded the school as outstanding in all areas and commented “Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work”. The Science Department is supportive and successful and runs an extensive programme of specialist activities. Science A Levels are extremely popular in our Sixth Form and the ability to teach to A Level is essential.
Applicants should be keenly interested in how children learn, as well as committed to equal opportunities and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. The school offers staff excellent resources in a state-of-the-art building, a wide ranging professional development programme and support for career progression. The post would suit either an NQT or a more experienced teacher.
CLOSING DATE – Noon on Tuesday 1st September 2015
Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk. Completed forms to be returned to Ms Susan Hammond, Headteacher.
The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Harrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer
WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL
(A Specialist Science College & Training School)
PORLOCK AVENUE HARROW HA2 OAD
020 8864-7688
secretary@whitmore.harrow.sch.uk
About Whitmore High School
Whitmore High School is a mixed, non-denominational community comprehensive secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the London Borough of Harrow, and is operated by the local council.
Whitmore was founded in 1974, and has about 1,600 pupils.
Headteacher
James Rebbitt
Values vision
Whitmore High School aims to provide the best possible education for all pupils by promoting a balanced and broad curriculum which allows students to take an active part in their own learning.
The school recognises the needs of individuals, placing suitable but high demands on pupils to stimulate them to achieve success. Whitmore encourages students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour, and aims to promote an ordered and friendly community founded on respect, courtesy and shared values.
Whitmore High School acknowledges the importance of links between home, school and the wider community, and aims to maintain a spirit of constructive self-criticism. The school provides a wide range of pastoral and extra-curricular opportunities to enrich pupils’ personal development, and is a specialist science college.
Ofsted
“The headteacher provides very strong and purposeful leadership. Her commitment to making sure that all students achieve their best is shared by all of the staff. As a result, almost all students make outstanding progress in their work.”
“Governors use their considerable knowledge and experience very effectively. They challenge and support the headteacher and senior leaders to make sure that teaching is of the highest standard.”
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