Teacher of Science

Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational teacher of Science. Our Science faculty of 14 staff consists of a Faculty Leader, Deputy Faculty Leader, Assistant Faculty Leaders, Lead Practitioner and teaching staff with many years of experience through to ECTs. We also have a team of three science technicians supporting the faculty with equipment and practical set up/take down.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages (progress 8 in 2024 is projected to be significantly positive). 

Our vision for all our pupils is that they are valued and inspired to be the best that they can be. We seek to develop the following 4 qualities in our pupils:

• Aspiration – Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
• Respect – Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
• Resilience – Whickham students persevere with challenges especially when faced with setbacks.
• Empathy – Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.

One of our unique strengths and selling points is our commitment to staff which includes:

• Reduced teaching allocation to allow for each faculty to meet collaboratively for an hour each fortnight in specialist subject teams to support subject specific pedagogy and development
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. bicycle, electric vehicles)
• Leadership and Teaching & Learning development opportunities
• A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
• An ECT programme which receives very positive feedback
• Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours
• Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school

Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification.  

We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Philip Wheatley by email  if you wish to arrange a time to see the school. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 20th September 2024 via TES.

Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

We have a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the school. 

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.