Job Introduction
Start date: January/April 2025
Full or Part Time considered
ECT/MPR/UPR
TLR 2 (Head of Chemistry)
R&R available for the right candidate
Our Science Department are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Science Teacher with a love of education to join the team to encourage all students to make progress in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently eight highly committed teachers who strive for excellence, enjoying a range of traditional and progressive methodology and contributing to the academic life of the school.
Commitment, hard work and passion are highly valued attributes at Cove School. We value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop your skills with a comprehensive and varied Professional Studies Programme.
The Science Department is a well-resourced department, with a team of science technicians in its own dedicated building. The department run a variety of trips for all year groups each academic year such as ‘GCSE Science Live’ and Winchester Science Museum. The team also run a variety of STEAM activities both in school and with supplementary trips through the excellent links that they have made with businesses and organisations. There are various science clubs which include an eco-STEAM club which has access to our own private nature area on site.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
- Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students in order for them to excel academically
- Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and students
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be willing to teach across the full age range of students; year 7 to year 11
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
- Teach a standard timetable allocation
- Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department
- Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
- Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures
Person Specification:
- Good level degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
- Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum (GCSE)
- Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
- Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
- Good level of IT literacy
- Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
- Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with students
- Excellent and effective classroom management skills
- Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
In return you can expect:
- Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme
- Access to CPD from PiXL, Hampshire Local Authority, Subject Specific CPD and an in-house CPD
- Bespoke Science in house CPD
- To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
- A dedicated Behaviour Team that supports teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions
- Access to the RAS (Raising Aspirations Team) who help and support students pastorally. Team members are trained in a variety of counselling and interventions to support students
- A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
- Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
- A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings
If you are interested in becoming part of our team, building on our success and joining us on our exciting journey to become an outstanding school, we would love to hear from you.
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk and email s.downham@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.
If you wish to discuss the post further and visit the school, you are very welcome. Please phone the main school line to arrange a time on 01252 542397 or email s.downham@coveschool.uk
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
