Job Introduction
We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our Science team on a full-time basis to start in September 2025. This role is suitable for both ECTs, who would benefit from a comprehensive range of support and guidance, and more experienced teachers alike.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire our pupils with outstanding and engaging teaching. Our students are a delight to teach, and we foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
The successful applicant will be joining an already highly successful department with both combined science and the separate sciences amongst our highest attaining subjects. In 2024, combined science achieved outstanding results. In combined sciences, pupils achieved of 76%/70% at Grade 4+, 54%/41% at Grade 5+, and 12/8% at Grade 7+. Our separate sciences achieved 100% Grade 5+ across all three sciences, and an average of 51% at Grade 7+ across all three sciences, with Physics achieving a high of 63%. This success was built on a department truly committed to continual improvement in all areas, especially the curriculum and teaching and learning, with the focus on all improvements impacting pupil outcomes.
The Department currently follow the AQA exam board course at GCSE level. Teaching within the department benefits from a strong team of specialist teachers who have all contributed to the department's rich curriculum.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”
- Be an excellent teacher and able to teach science to GCSE Level
- Have excellent interpersonal leadership skills, underpinned by a firm vision for the teaching of science.
- Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career. A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for candidates wishing to take on leadership responsibilities.
Toynbee School is an expanding school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015 and again in April 2019.
The school is situated in Chandlers Ford with easy access to the M3 and M27. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Applications should be made using the Teacher Staff Application Form which can be found on our website alongside the candidate application pack (link above).
Please note that CVs will not be accepted or considered.
Please visit our website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email:Recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk if you have any further questions about the position.
Please send completed Teacher Staff Application form to Recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk.
Closing Date: 28/11/2024
Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
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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.
