Teacher of Science
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Science on a permanent contract from Easter 2025. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner to deliver Science.
Cutting-edge Technology: Every classroom is equipped with interactive Promethean boards, providing an engaging and interactive learning environment for both students and educators.
Resource-rich Environment: Our department boasts fully resourced schemes of work, ensuring that educators have the tools they need to deliver high-quality lessons. We prioritize innovation and creativity.
Diverse Subjects: We offer a comprehensive range of subjects, including AQA Combined Science and Separate Sciences at GCSE, providing students with a solid foundation. At A-Level, students can delve deeper into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, guided by our passionate teaching staff.
Digital Learning Platforms: Access to leading educational platforms, including Educake, Exampro, and Kerboodle, empowers our team to deliver effective and varied lessons. Stay at the forefront of educational technology and enhance your teaching strategies.
Why Join Us:
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative setting.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development through workshops and training.
- Student-Centric Focus: Contribute to the success of our students by fostering a love for science and critical thinking skills.
- If you're ready to inspire the next generation of scientists, apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!
Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning and its standards of discipline and respect. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society.
We are a ‘good’ school. Our February 2024 Ofsted recognised that:
The majority of pupils want to do well. They understand that their teachers want them to achieve high standards. Pupils trust the teachers who have developed positive relationships with them. They work hard for these teachers and produce high quality work.
'The school has redesigned its curriculum. It has thought carefully about how to inspire pupils. The school has a well-planned and ambitious programme of learning. The school has ensured that the curriculum reflects the diversity of modern life. Pupils explain how they celebrate difference. The school has planned so all pupils have access to the curriculum without limitation. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’
‘The provision for students in the sixth form is strong. Teachers’ expert subject knowledge and delivery ensures students learn well. Students develop deep understanding of complex and abstract concepts. Students confidently apply these to different situations, effectively drawing together what they know.
If you would like an information pack, please visit our website www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr T Holland, Assistant Principal on 01733 703991 or tholland@sirharrysmith.com
Application deadline is 9am, Monday 10th February 2025. Please send completed application forms, together with a short letter of introduction to applications@sirharrysmith.com We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post).
Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment history references.