Teacher of Science (Full-Time) with Head of Year in South Shields

Teacher of Science (Full-Time) with Head of Year

Pay Scale: MPS or UPS with a TLR £4,389

Deadline: Monday 30th November

Start Date: as soon as possible

The Governors and Principal are seeking an exceptional candidate with the energy and vision to

teach Science at Chichester Free School. This is an opportunity for a full-time position, for a start as

soon as possible.

We are looking for strong academic credentials but also experience of working in a school

committed to our values and ideals, where the co-curricular offer is as vital as the rigour of the

taught curriculum. The role will be an outstanding educator with the ability and drive to offer the

highest quality of teaching and learning. As an all through school there may be opportunities to

teach across all phases, for the right candidate, but this is primarily a Secondary post.

CFS follows national pay scales; this role would be equally suitable for a newly qualified or more

experienced teacher. The Upper Pay Scale would be considered for the right candidate and on the

agreement of a whole school responsibility in addition to the role outlined below.

The School

CFS is a non-profit making, state-funded school, established in response to real demand within the

local area for a greater variety of schools. We have been open since 2013, and are now fully

established in our state of the art facilities on the Carmelite Convent Site on the Hunston Road in

the south of Chichester. We are full in all year groups from Years R to 11, with waiting lists in most

phases of the School. Our PAN is 60 in primary, and 120 in secondary.

Since 2013, CFS has achieved two ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspections and three years of average Progress 8

at GCSE. Our 4+ English and Maths results have consistently been significantly above the national

average. Outcomes in Primary are also strong and improving. As a school we are now striving to be

outstanding and to achieve above average outcomes in all phases. Our values of ‘nurture, challenge

and inspire’ influence everything we do as a school, and permeate all areas of school life.

CFS is open to pupils of all abilities. We do not have a catchment area, thus ensuring the School is

fair and inclusive. We take part in the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) admissions process. As a

Free School we benefit from the same freedoms and flexibilities as academies, and are subject to the

same Ofsted inspections and rigorous standards as all state schools.

For more information on our ethos and values, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to

The Recruitment Process

For further information and informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact

Jemma Legg on recruitment@chichesterfreeschool.org.uk or on 01243 792690.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview in the week beginning 7 th December.

A formal contract will be issued once the successful applicant has been appointed. It will be offered

subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) check.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Has the ability to think strategically with imagination, vision, creativity and originality to improve outcomes for students essential

An understanding on how data can be used to support student progress and meet ambitious curriculum area and Academy outcomes essential

A positive attitude, flexible approach and excellent communication skills essential

Experience

Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating an area of a school’s work essential

Experience in developing colleagues e.g. through mentoring, coaching or providing CPD essential

Experience/Knowledge

Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in the curriculum area including assessment strategies, recent research findings and statutory guidance. essential

Personal Attributes

A passion for teaching their subject coupled with a strong vision of how to engage students in their learning and a record of success based on high levels of student achievement essential

Has well developed emotional intelligence and can get people on board easily essential

A willingness to embrace the opportunities offered by academy status and to support our partner schools is essential essential

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a satisfactory DBS disclosure essential

A strong set of character virtues that can be role modelled to students. essential

Demonstrates strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. essential

Can lead, motivate, enthuse and inspire colleagues and students, and win the confidence of colleagues, parents and other stakeholders essential

Chichester Free School

School Office

recruitment@chichesterfreeschool.org.uk

Hunston Road

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 1NP

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.