Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

What is the role?

Are you a committed, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who is seeking a new role in a school where ‘Aspiration for all’ is always at the forefront of students’ learning? A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Boroughbridge High School for a teacher of Science to join our innovative, supportive and friendly team.

Currently, the Science Department consists of the Head of Department (Andy Scott) and three other Science teachers. Therefore, as part of a small team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference. 

Science is taught in four specialist classrooms with a Science Team Room in the centre of them. At Key Stage 3, students follow a thematic curriculum. Students have 7 lessons each fortnightly lesson cycle in Years 7 and 8 and 8 lessons each fortnightly cycle in Year 9. At Key 4, students follow the AQA specification. Students have 10 lessons each fortnightly lesson cycle in Years 10 and 11. Decisions are made about entries for dual award or separate Sciences after Christmas in Year 11.

You can find out more about the Science curriculum and view our Curriculum Progression maps at https://www.boroughbridgehigh.com/curriculum/subjects/

In Science, students are taught in mixed ability classes during Key Stage 3 and are then placed into sets into Key Stage 4. The Department develop their own resources in order to ensure that teaching meets individual student needs.

What makes Boroughbridge High School a great place to work and learn?

 Our belief in ‘Aspiration for All’ means that our students are at the heart of our decision making. With around 450 students, we serve the community of Boroughbridge and the wider rural area, attracting students from more than 35 partner primaries which gives our school a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. We feel like a family and, as such, we know our students well making Boroughbridge High School a good place to work and learn. We all understand our responsibility to ensure that everyone within our school community is safe, happy and successful.

Success, in its widest sense, underpins our mission which is to ensure that all students leave our school, not only with the qualifications that they need to access the next stage of their education or career of choice, but with the skills and confidence to make an active contribution to the communities to which they belong. We understand that this can only happen in an environment where there are high expectations with staff who have the skills and confidence to create high quality, engaging learning experiences which secure good student progress.

We also understand the benefit of partnership working and are federated with King James’s School in Knaresborough.

Why is this an exciting time to join Boroughbridge High School?

Following our Ofsted Inspection in May 2023, we have introduced ‘Learning Phases’ so that our expectations for each phase of learning, Whole class work, Group and Pair work and Individual work, are clear. We have also been working with the DfE Behaviour Hub programme since January 2024 which has supported us in embedding our phases of learning and deepening our Behaviour for Learning system. This has enabled us to have a significant impact on the standard of behaviour and quality of learning across the school and, as a school community, we are proud of our progress to date. This good progress has been validated during visits from our Local Authority adviser. However, don’t just take our word for it. if you would like to see for yourself, then please contact us at vacancies@boroughbridgehighschool.com and we would be delighted to show you our school on a working day.

What are the staff benefits of working at Boroughbridge High School?

Just as we know our students well, as a member of staff you will be part of a staff team of 63 with 28 teaching staff, 14 of whom are part-time. You will be known and will have the capacity to make a significant difference to our school community. In return for your hard work and dedication to our school we can offer you a range of benefits. As an employee of Boroughbridge High School you will be entitled to our range of rewards on the NYC ‘Everybody Benefits’ scheme and, as a school we will also strive to support you through high quality professional development.

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact the Head of Science, Andy Scott, on ascott@boroughbridgehigh.com

How to apply

Application forms and further details are available from the school website www.boroughbridgehigh.com Please download an application form and complete.

Please use the section 16 “Supporting Evidence” on the application form to demonstrate how you can meet the criteria given in the advert.

Please note CVs will not be accepted. Please do not enclose a covering letter as this will not form part of your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: midday on Wednesday 8th May 2024

Interviews: w.b. 13th May 2024

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. This will be arranged for the successful candidate.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'.

Completed application forms should be returned via email to vacancies@boroughbridgehigh.com  or by post to Boroughbridge High school, Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, YO51 9JX and marked for the attention of Wendy Firth.

Thank you for your interest in this post. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In that event, we wish you well in your search for a suitable position.