Job Introduction
Following our recent, successful Ofsted inspection (October 2024) where Applemore College was awarded GOOD across all four categories we are delighted to be able to offer a post of Second in Science from Easter 2025. Applemore is a place where, “relationships between staff and pupils are supportive and compassionate and pupils are happy and safe” - Ofsted 2024.
Applemore is a family. We promote positivity, empowerment and create possibilities for all our community to thrive and are always looking for opportunities to celebrate success. We take time to know each of our staff and students as individuals and guide them to achieve. We create lifelong memories through our commitment to whole school productions, concerts and leadership opportunities and invest heavily in our extra-curricular offer with trips, visits and clubs integral to students' everyday experience. We work in partnership with our families and ensure that they too can share in their child’s achievements. Our staff are committed, passionate, and really care and promote a positive learning environment with high expectations so that everyone can thrive. We work hard to ensure our staff and students are confident, kind, happy and successful and are equipped with the tools they need to live happy and successful future lives.
At Applemore we are ambitious for all and work hard to get the best of each other. Our ambition means that we look to go further every day and warmly welcome you all to share in this journey by applying for a role teaching Science at our school.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to supervise groups of students in a teaching environment. This role will particularly suit a candidate who is considering a career in teaching in the future and if this were to be the case, an extensive CPD package would be offered to support this goal.
The role of a Cover Supervisor is to look after classes of students while they complete work, planned and set by teachers. It may also include leading intervention classes with small groups of students, supporting in the supervision of students on off-site visits and other responsibilities appropriate to the role.
This post is suitable for candidates with previous experience of working with young people or those who wish to gain experience.
The successful candidate will be educated to at least GCSE level (or equivalent) and have proven literacy and numeracy skills, having achieved a Grade C (level 4) or above in English and Maths. Experience in classroom management and presentation skills are an advantage but not essential. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate resilience, initiative, good time management, patience, a sense of humour and a pragmatic approach to dealing with teenagers.
Application Procedure
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, as well as ensuring the process fully supports safer recruitment.
If you wish to apply for this post, please complete our support staff application form and email it to b.ashley@applemore.hants.sch.uk. Please note that we will not accept CVs in place of an application form, nor will we accept any applications from agencies.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
Closing date: Wednesday 4th December at midday
Interview date: Monday 9th December
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
