Teacher of Science
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Lancashire
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 27th August 2024
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2024
Job overview
Required from 27th August 2024 - Full Time, Temporary or Permanent
Reporting to: Curriculum Area Leader of Science, Senior Leadership Team Line Manager
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 12 noon.
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy has been providing high quality Christian education for over 60 years and we are now welcoming applications for a committed and suitably qualified candidate to join our talented, friendly and well-established Science Department. The curriculum area of Science is innovative, high-achieving and ambitious to improve further, and the team strives to consistently provide outstanding outcomes for our students. The role has arisen as we look to enhance our capacity to deliver further our Triple Science programme at KS4. This will be a temporary, full-time one-year post in the first instance, but for an experienced candidate of the right calibre we would be prepared to make this a permanent post at the time of interview.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status and be able to take students to the next level of participation and attainment within a very high-attaining school.
- Be able to teach two of the three Science specialisms and be either an experienced teacher, or an ECT (who would be supported through the DfE's Early Careers' Framework).
- Be passionate about the outcomes for young people and contributing to the ongoing development of Science at Bishop Rawstorne.
Why work at Bishop Rawstorne?
We recognise the contribution our valued staff make to the success of our school as a whole and strive to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We offer:
- A calm, purposeful working environment with very low staff turnover and where staff are given opportunities to pursue a high level of professional development.
- Modern dining and sporting facilities set in an attractive rural, but accessible location.
- Outstanding behaviour from students who want to learn and progress.
- Free on-site parking and complimentary medical, counselling and wellbeing support services.
- Personal mentor to support your induction and ongoing developmental journey.
How to apply:
We welcome pre-application visits to our school. If this is of interest, please email vacancies@bishopr.co.uk to arrange a tour.
Bishop Rawstorne is committed to the safeguarding of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the Enhanced Disclosure process via the DBS.
We are a vibrant Christian school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.
Please consult the application pack for further information and use the Quick Apply button to apply.
Interviews are scheduled to to take place week commencing 13th May 2024.
Shortlisted candidates are required to bring a completed confidential disclosure form to the interview.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Attached documents
About Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
- Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
- Highfield Road, Croston, Leyland
- Lancashire
- PR26 9HH
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy and thank you for showing an interest in our school.
About Bishop Rawstorne
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is based near Leyland in Lancashire. It is a growing school with an intake of 960 students representing the whole ability-range and has been providing high quality Christian education for over 60 years. It is this Christian message and ethos that underpins the core values that allow us to ensure that students are able to achieve a rounded academic, spiritual, moral, social and cultural education.
What Sets Us Apart
- Bishop Rawstorne is truly a community school with the vast majority of our students being drawn from over 20 primary schools on a community-based and faith-based admissions policy.
- The school enjoys an excellent reputation with a proven track record of academic excellence and is oversubscribed each year.
- We have inspiring, innovative and driven teaching staff who are supported by talented and motivated support staff - providing the very best learning experiences for our students.
- We continue to invest significantly to improve the facilities and teaching and learning environments. Our premises are set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds within a rural but accessible location.
- We were awarded Computing Hub status in 2018 and remain at the forefront of delivering outstanding teacher training.
Curriculum and Pastoral Care
- Bishop Rawstorne delivers high quality all-round education set firmly within a Christian context.
- As part of the Blackburn Diocese we are engaged in partnership with parents, local schools, sixth-form colleges and other support agencies and stakeholders to provide the best possible educational experience for all.
- The Pastoral System is organised in a Tutor Group system and students are exceptionally well cared for in an environment which is positive in its approach to young people.
- A rich and varied extra-curricular programme complements and extends the whole-school curriculum.
What We Offer
- Applicants can expect motivated and well-behaved students and friendly and supportive colleagues who are proud to work at Bishop Rawstorne.
- All our staff have a 1:1 personalised appraisal system and are given opportunities to pursue a high level of professional development. Over 60% of our current staff have been promoted internally to date and we are committed to ‘growing our own’. Staff turnover is very low.
- We recognise the importance of staff well-being and try to ensure that all staff at Bishop Rawstorne staff enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
- Some of our benefits include free onsite parking, access to modern dining and sporting facilities, dedicated department bases and complimentary medical, counselling and well-being support services.
Ofsted/SIAMs
“Pastoral care is exemplary and demonstrates how the academy lives out its deeply held Christian values. Leaders and all staff provide excellent role models of hope and compassion; they genuinely care for each individual student and their families.” SIAMS
You can download the latest Ofsted and SIAMS reports below.
We hope you have enjoyed learning more about our school and we look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant Christian community.
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