We are looking for an outstanding Science teacher to join a successful Science Department and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement even further. 

The team of Science teachers at Bishop Bell teach across the full age and ability range.  There is also the opportunity to teach Triple Science in a preferred specialism, with about 60 pupils following this route in each cohort from year 9.  We aim to foster a love of Science in the pupils we teach, by planning interesting and challenging lessons that engage all learners.

There is an open, friendly and collegiate atmosphere within the department.  We believe it is crucial that new members of the team are welcomed and supported.  All teachers contribute to the development of shared resources, and we regularly run internal inset sessions.  This approach has seen us develop many innovative new teaching strategies.

We have a condensed two year Key Stage 3 and, therefore, a three year Key Stage 4.  Currently pupils follow the OCR Twenty First Century Science suite of GCSEs, taking either Core and Additional or Triple Science.  We will shortly be deciding which exam board to adopt when the new GCSEs are published later this spring.  We set pupils by ability at the start of Year 7, and we structure the curriculum pathway to allow regular opportunities for pupils to move between groups.

We would welcome applications from experienced teachers of Science who may be interested in taking on additional responsibilities, for example a commitment to driving progress and raising attainment in Science or a flair for leadership and innovation, and a TLR up to TLR 2b will be available to a suitably experienced candidate.

We would also welcome applications from newly qualified Science Teachers.

 Hours of work: Teacher full time hours

Closing date: noon, 01 May 2015 Interview date: Week beginning 11 May 2015