20 Oct
Chichester Free School
Chichester
We are seeking an exceptional Science teacher with the energy, passion and creativity to teach Science in the Secondary phase of our thriving All-Through school. This is an opportunity for a full time position from January 2025. A later start will be considered for the right candidate.
The Team
Our highly qualified and successful Science department consists of a five strong collaborative and highly capable teaching team, supported by two experienced and exceptionally creative Technicians. The Science Department is housed in six state of the art, bright, high-ceilinged labs and two specialist preparation rooms, with impressive views of the local area. Our results have been increasing year on year,
with GCSE results in line with national average progress 8 scores. As a department we are committed to improving outcomes and sparking interest, with small class sizes in all GCSE year groups. The required science practicals are only a small part of the number of practical lessons that occur throughout the year, and all Science lessons - from Year 7 upwards - are timetabled in specialist laboratories to support our approach.
Pupils are entered for AQA Science Trilogy GCSE with a significant number of students opting for Triple Science, which is one of the most popular GCSE choices at CFS.
The Role
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Science from Years 7 to 11. Due to the current expertise in the team - all three Sciences are ably represented - a specialist in Biology, Chemistry or Physics would be welcomed. Most secondary teachers at CFS are also tutors for a year-based tutor group; a time allowance is provided when undertaking this role.
You will:
- be a well-qualified, enthusiastic graduate of Science,
or appropriately linked discipline/subject
- be a highly-skilled and competent teacher who is enthusiastic and totally committed to the ethos of CFS
- readily establish excellent relationships with both staff and pupils
- have an up-to-date awareness of current issues relating to Science teaching, especially new curriculum and GCSE requirements
- enjoy pioneering new developments in pedagogy
- embrace the use of new technologies in the classroom
- be skilled in behaviour for learning
- value creating an inspiring learning environment
- explore opportunities to further participation and achievement in your classroom
- possess drive, expertise and enthusiasm
- be well-organised and disciplined when it comes to administrative duties possess an optimistic and resilient style when faced with pressure
- be able to communicate well with children and young people, having an understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
All teachers at CFS commit to fully contributing to the ethos and life of the School in and outside the classroom.
Further information, including a Person Specification and how to apply, is available in our job pack and also on our website.
Chichester Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references,
qualifications, health and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Posted Date: 18 October 2024
Closing Date: 23 October 2024
Interview Date:
▶️ Teacher of Secondary Science
🖊️ Chichester Free School
📍 Chichester