TEACHER OF BIOLOGY
TMS/UPS โ 0.6 FTE
Temporary, maternity cover contract with effect from 17 April 2023 until 14 April 2024 or earlier should the postholder return to work sooner
The School
Gordano School is a large and highly successful 11-18 comprehensive secondary school approximately eight miles outside Bristol. This includes a thriving Sixth Form of over 350 students that is strongly integrated into the school and offers significant opportunities for Post-16 teaching in over 30 courses. We are the sole secondary school serving the popular town of Portishead, and benefit greatly from being a central part of our community.
We view education as something bigger than just academic achievement. We have a record of considerable academic success, but believe that an education should be about preparing young people for their future lives in a complete sense. As well as consistently positive Progress 8 and Level 3 Value Added outcomes at GCSE and A Level respectively we place great emphasis on student leadership, an unparalleled extra-curricular programme and student progression to their next steps in a wide range of academic and vocational routes.
We value our membership of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, the North Somerset Teaching Alliance and our role as a Teaching School in delivering high quality support and development for colleagues, both new to the profession and more established. Our size allows regular opportunities for progression into leadership roles.
We were judged Outstanding in all categories in our last Ofsted inspection, but, just as importantly, seek to be a very happy school community with a big heart. This has never been more evident than in the last few years, where we have been incredibly proud of the response of our brilliant staff, children and families in response to the Covid pandemic.
The Role
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology (maternity cover) to join our dynamic and highly successful Science Faculty.
This post would be equally suitable for NQTs and teachers with more experience.
The successful candidate will be able to work successfully with students across the Key Stages and will have the opportunity to teach to A Level. They will be expected to make a contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school and be prepared to be a creative and inventive member of the Faculty team, and demonstrate leadership skills developed to date.
The successful candidate will be:
- a strong classroom teacher
- passionate about the role of Science in the curriculum
- able to enthuse, engage and motivate students
- committed to high expectations and standards of work
- a team player and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
Gordano School offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), cycle to work scheme and on-site parking.
Applications should be submitted with covering letter and application form (curriculum vitae optional) to the Headteacher, Mrs Louise Blundell by:
Closing date: 9am on Monday 6th February 2023
Interview date: Thursday 9th February 2023
*Early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Gordano School supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all successful applicants.