Teacher of Science

Required September 2024.

St Joan of Arc Catholic School is seeking a Teacher of Science to join our high performing and successful academy. This is a permanent, full-time post.

Ability to teach up to A Level would be desirable, but not essential.

We are looking for a Teacher with a specialism in Chemistry.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching engaging lessons that help students make sense of the world around them.

This is a great opportunity to work in a brand new science block offering state of the art facilities and equipment supporting our vision to deliver high quality inclusive teaching and learning to our students.

The successful candidate will:

• be committed to working in pursuit of success for students and of raising standards

• be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to students

• be sympathetic to the aims, ethos and values of the school

Why work at St Joan of Arc Catholic School?

• great support for ECTs, including a dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and excellent training

• an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school with behaviour and attitude to learning identified as ‘outstanding’

• a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on care and respect

• students with a wide range of abilities and from a diverse range of backgrounds

• an encouraging and friendly staff who also run regular social events

• a school community that is committed to serving each other and to developing students into caring, active and well-rounded citizens

• supportive line managers who want to see you thrive and succeed

• a rolling CPD programme with many opportunities to support your professional development

• talent is nurtured with excellent opportunities for career progression in both pastoral and academic roles

• 11-18 provision with the opportunity to work in a caring tutor team

• an ongoing programme to improve the school’s buildings and facilities

• very attractive school grounds

• an easily accessible location with exceptional transport links, close to the Metropolitan and Chiltern Line railway station and with ample car parking on site

• a 5 minute walk from the town centre with its shops and services

If you want to know what pupils and staff love about St Joan of Arc School please do visit our career site where you can watch our video.

If you are interested in this position, please do apply today. We really look forward to receiving your application.

St Joan of Arc Catholic School and the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and medical clearances.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School’s due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.