Teacher of Science

Sponne is an outstanding community comprehensive school with some 1490 students aged 11-18 on roll with 170 staff.  The school is part of Tove Learning Trust, comprising of thirteen schools and also has a training school and the Grand Union Training Partnership on site.

Due to our current expanding needs in Science, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher (preferably physics specialism) within our outstanding faculty for January 2024.  The successful candidate will, ideally, have experience and a proven record of achieving high outcomes in the teaching of GCSE Science and preferably A Level. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and, together with the other Science teachers, maintain a relentless focus on teaching and learning and raising achievement.

We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced colleagues.  All students in years 7 to 11 study Science with more than 25% completing the three separate Sciences at GCSE. Science outcomes are high and all three sciences are very popular at A Level. The faculty is friendly and supportive with excellent facilities. Students are enthusiastic, hardworking and grateful for the education and opportunities they receive.

The successful candidate will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status
• Have excellent teaching skills
• Have a desire to make a difference to the learning of students
• Meet the person specification and will be required to apply for DBS clearance.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. The trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures for all vacancies and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants for the role.  Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

How to apply                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 All documents including the full job description, person specification and application form are available on our website www.sponne.org.uk Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to Vikki Napier, HR Manager & Headteacher’s PA E: recruitment@sponne.org.uk T: 01327 350284.  Visits to school are warmly welcomed.

Closing date: Monday 16th October 2023 at 12 noon.