Total 62 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

January 2025 Start

New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.

Every member of the team is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the academy.

Our "Curriculum Drivers" guide everything we do, encouraging students to be safe, happy, proud and reach their full potential.

Mastery: delivering excellent teaching & learning and developing excellent students who are ambitious and committed.

Character: developing students into well rounded young people who we can be confident in to "do the right thing when no-one is looking".

Perspective: how our students fit into the world around them, how they appropriately challenge wrongs, and promote what is right. Students are open minded, compassionate and promote the differences found in all of us.

We are looking for a talented Teacher of Science to join our well established team. We welcome applications from all specialisms, if you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, driven and passionate about Science we would love to hear from you.

If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, Laura Bailey, our Head of Science, welcomes you to contact her for an informal discussion about the position at

Closing date : 13th October 2024

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

We offer you:

Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.

Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Science on a permanent basis, with the additional responsibility of leading the KS5 Science curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to join a successful split-site academy as part of a supportive team.

Reporting to the Head of Faculty, the successful candidate will be an outstanding Science teacher able to teach their specialism of Biology, Physics or Chemistry to KS5, able to demonstrate impact in a position of responsibility or the potential to achieve this, and have an enthusiasm that will inspire students to outstanding outcomes.

What the school offers its staff

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The appointed Science Teacher will initially be based at our Upper Academy in order to carry out their KS5 ARA duties.

The Academies provide staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

Further details about the role

Pupils say that everyone is valued here and treated with respect. Pupils appreciate the guidance and support that the school gives them to be the best they can be. Ofsted 2023

If you can engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete ourapplication form and return it to our Recruitment Coordinator, Dani Silk-recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Head of Mathematics to assist in the leadership and management of the Mathematics Department. The successful candidate will need to teach across all Key Stages and have a passion for the subject. Mayflower High School is an inclusive secondary school with a very successful Sixth Form centre on site. We are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes and opportunities for all of our students.

The successful candidate should have:

• The ability to inspire and enthuse students
• Strong subject knowledge, with the ability to teach Mathematics up to AS/A2 Level
• High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• A supportive Mathematics Department
• An individualised CPD programme in preparation for further promotion
• Staff well-being programme

Further details about the role

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mayflower High School is committed to the protection and safety of its students. A DBS certificate, medical clearance and references will be required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to improve student outcomes and engagement by ensuring the quality of teaching and learning is of a strong standard in the Mathematics Department. Mayflower High School is an inclusive secondary school with a very successful Sixth Form centre on site. We are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes and opportunities for all of our students.

The successful candidate should have:

• The ability to inspire and enthuse students
• High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
• The ability to take the lead role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practises that lead to school improvement
• The ability to lead structured monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of teaching and learning through lesson observations, feedback to teaching staff and work sampling.
• Accredited Lead Practitioner status or the desire to work towards Accredited Lead Practitioner status

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• A supportive Senior Leadership team and Mathematics Department
• Professional development in preparation for further promotion
• Staff well-being programme

Further details about the role

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mayflower High School is committed to the protection and safety of its students. A DBS certificate, medical clearance and references will be required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Role: Teacher of Science

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

William de Ferrers school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic science teacher with high ambitions for all pupils to join our dynamic and collaborative science department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and experienced department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils.

The successful candidate will inspire young people to aim high and give them the tools and resilience to achieve their dreams.

Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018. We are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school on its journey to outstanding.

Deadline for applications: Midday 14th October 2024. Date of interviews to be confirmed.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified, ambitious professional who is motivated to make a difference to the life chances of our young people. The successful candidate will:

• Be a dedicated team player who is committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

• Be able to teach students of all abilities and demonstrate passion and enthusiasm

• Be able to and willing to make contributions to both the department and to the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

• Highly aspirational pupils who are eager to learn
• A highly supportive school in which teaching and learning is the key priority, and staff are provided with the time and coaching needed to be successful.
• Ongoing CPD both within and beyond school
• Access to courses through The National College
• Career development (Leadership)
• Oversubscribed school with a large sixth form
• All-through school: opportunities to work across three phases (Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form)
• Each classroom benefits from having a computer, projector and visualiser
• Staff laptop
• Free staff yoga sessions
• Free on-site car parking and electric car charging point
• Free access to our on-site fitness suite
• Employee access programme and support
• Excellent support on workload management

Commitment to safeguarding

Eastbury Community School is committed to providing an environment which is safe and where the safeguarding and welfare of each child is of paramount importance. This includes ensuring we build confidence in all pupils to discuss concerns they may have, knowing they will be listened to and concerns acted upon. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. We value the diversity of our community and wider society and are committed to promoting and upholding equalities at our school.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to support the academic staff at Harris Academy Riverside in the delivery of the Science curriculum (Biology, Chemistry and Physics).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent numeracy, literacy, organisational and communication skills
• Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working on one’s own initiative and to work within a team
• Experience of working flexibly in response to changing situations
• Evidence of relevant qualifications & further training
• Knowledge of appropriate Health & Safety regulations

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Academy Riverside is a very popular non-selective and highly oversubscribed academy which opened as part of the Harris Federation and the regeneration of the Purfleet on Thames area in 2017. We serve our local community of Purfleet on Thames and West Thurrock and have 900 on roll in the secondary academy and around 200 students in the 6th form.

Vision

Harris Academy Riverside seeks to develop students who are successful, confident and happy, who inspire their community and who act with kindness and compassion towards others.

Ethos

In our procedures and daily routines, our broad and varied curriculum, our pedagogical model and through our commitment to providing experience of the wider world we aim to promote a strong sense of community and belonging, to provide a blend of high challenge and high support and to encourage the development of

• Outstanding habits of behaviour such as self-awareness, kindness, appreciation, humility, politeness, confident self-expression and self-presentation and
• Outstanding habits of learning such as determination, resilience, organisation, reading, studying and practice

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all equipmentis prepared to teachers' specifications
• Organisation, preparation, repair, cleaning, transport and collection of equipment and materials.
• Assisting and supporting in practical lessons and enrichment activities
• Understanding the Schemes of Work & syllabi of Science in order to prepare for practical lessons
• Preparation of stock orders
• General administration
• Ensuring full implementation ofHealth and Safety regulations, including carrying out risk assessments
• Organising thesafe and secure disposal of hazardous waste
• Organising the efficient storage and record keeping of chemicals, equipment and machinery
• Carrying out safety checks on equipment and recording faults and action taken
• Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies in the subject area
• Managingthe allocation of work across the technician team,ensuring an appropriate quality of the work, and arranging training, appraisal and performance management
• Assisting and advisingstaff on the preparation and layout in the classrooms for practical exercises, undertakingdemonstrations and helping students with learning activities when required by the teacher.
• Ensuring thesafety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools, and advising when any maintenance or inspection is beyond your competence
• Ensuringthe welfare and care of plants and animals in the science area and the security of equipment
• Making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from sketches or instructions supplied by the science teaching staff

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified, ambitious professional who is motivated to make a difference to the life chances of our young people. The successful candidate will:

• Be a dedicated team player who is committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

• Be able to teach students of all abilities and demonstrate passion and enthusiasm

• Be able to and willing to make contributions to both the department and to the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

• Highly aspirational pupils who are eager to learn
• A highly supportive school in which teaching and learning is the key priority, and staff are provided with the time and coaching needed to be successful.
• Ongoing CPD both within and beyond school
• Access to courses through The National College
• Career development (Leadership)
• Oversubscribed school with a large sixth form
• All-through school: opportunities to work across three phases (Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form)
• Each classroom benefits from having a computer, projector and visualiser
• Staff laptop
• Free staff yoga sessions
• Free on-site car parking and electric car charging point
• Free access to our on-site fitness suite
• Employee access programme and support
• Excellent support on workload management

Commitment to safeguarding

Eastbury Community School is committed to providing an environment which is safe and where the safeguarding and welfare of each child is of paramount importance. This includes ensuring we build confidence in all pupils to discuss concerns they may have, knowing they will be listened to and concerns acted upon. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. We value the diversity of our community and wider society and are committed to promoting and upholding equalities at our school.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and well qualified teacher to deliver Science across KS3 and to GCSE level.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive Science team with a passion for helping students to be the best they can be.

The post would be suitable for new entrants to the profession or colleagues seeking to develop and broaden their experience.

For more information about our Science Department, please visit:https://ebhigh.org.uk/Science/

What the school offers its staff

East Bergholt High School and Penrose Learning Trust provide an excellent support programme for newly appointed staff. We pride ourselves on our positive hardworking ethos.

We offer:

• new staff training and induction with ongoing support;
• continuous professional development opportunities;
• bespoke support for career development.

Commitment to safeguarding

East Bergholt High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see job and person spec on website

What the school offers its staff

Please see information on JRCS website

Commitment to safeguarding

JRCS is fully committed to safeguarding

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic and ambitious Science specialist to join our dedicated and successful department. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range. You will enjoy working with our motivated, well-behaved pupils and with a supportive and hard-working team who have a proven track record in pupil achievement at both GCSE and A level.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with good interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. A strong team player, self-motivated and committed to continuing professional development. ECT’s will benefit from our well-developed support programmes.

What the school offers its staff

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school’s ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community.

We can offer you:

• A school setting with strong standards of behaviour

• CPD opportunities available to all staff

• A supportive senior leadership team

• A warm and welcoming working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Computer Science, with the possibility of a Lead Practitioner role for an exceptional candidate.

At Harris Academy Rainham, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

What the school offers its staff

Harris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation. We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead.

What makes us different:

• Our values are at the centre of our school and aren't simply a slogan on a website.
• We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave.
• We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently.
• Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations.
• We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering.

What we can do for you:

• Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation.
• Excellent professional development opportunities. As a Leading edge school we have been recognised as being at the forefront of educational thinking and research is central to all we do.
• Meaningful measures to manage workload – no graded observations, early finish on a Friday, no onerous marking requirements but sensible feedback policies.
• Bespoke support and line management from excellent leaders across the school.
• Opportunities for fantastic professional growth as the school develops a sixth from.
• A school where subjects are ‘front and centre' of all we do. The subject determines our pedagogy.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Curriculum planning
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Role: Teacher of Science

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

William de Ferrers school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic science teacher with high ambitions for all pupils to join our dynamic and collaborative science department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and experienced department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils.

The successful candidate will inspire young people to aim high and give them the tools and resilience to achieve their dreams.

Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018. We are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school on its journey to outstanding.

Deadline for applications: Midday 30th September 2024. Date of interviews to be confirmed.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

INTRODUCTION

The Mathematics Department at Westcliff High School for Boys (WHSB) has been a strong Department for many years. It has had consistently good results in GCSE and Advanced Level Mathematics, and the introduction of the GCSE in Further Mathematics to the top half of Year 10 and 11 has produced encouraging results. The Department has a high uptake of mathematics at A Level, approximately 80% of Year 12, with about 40% of the same cohort opting to study Further Mathematics.

The Department offers a variety of additional clubs which pupils can attend, aimed at helping those in need of additional support, or extending the more able. This includes a particularly effective mentoring scheme, in which Sixth form students mentor those lower down the School. Pupils in Years 8, 11, and 13 will also sit the respective Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Mathematics Challenges organised by the UKMT, and students often progress to the follow-on rounds at all levels. The Department also offers a range of activities for Enrichment Days, including Problems and Puzzles for Year 11, and Mathematics in real life at the Nuclear Races.

CURRICULUM

A new Year 7-9 syllabus has been designed by the Mathematics staff at WHSB to encourage independent learning, alongside improving examination technique. The Department uses a range of assessment and investigations to introduce, consolidate and extend pupils’ understanding of Mathematics. It does not attempt to accelerate pupil’s learning, but instead it encourages them to develop a more in-depth understanding of the principles they are currently learning.

The Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Curriculum dovetails neatly with the course studied by pupils in Years 7-9, both consolidating parts of it that have previously been covered to GCSE Level but also extending other parts so pupils can access the level 9 grade.

The AQA Further Mathematics curriculum is studied by the highest attaining four (out of seven) classes after they have completed the GCSE 9-1 syllabus. The pupils start this course in January of Year 10 and finish it by March of Year 11, allowing time for revision of both GCSE Mathematics and Further Mathematics material.

In the Sixth Form, students can choose to study Edexcel A Level Mathematics if they attained a Level 7, 8, or 9 in GCSE Mathematics. Sixth Form students study a mix of the Year 1 and Year 2 material from both Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

Students can also choose to study Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics if they have attained a Level 8 or 9 in GCSE Mathematics. To date, students study the traditional Core Mathematics 1 and Core Mathematics 2 alongside the optional units of Further Pure Mathematics 1, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, or Further Decision, depending on other subject choices.

EXAMINATION RESULTS

Results in all public examinations are strong and those who choose to continue their Mathematics studies at University generally do so at established Universities, including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

In Summer 2023, pupils at Westcliff attained 87.7% 7, 8, and 9 grade in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, of which 99.4% was 9 to 5. In AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics, 86.6% attained 7, 8, or 9 grades.

In Advanced Level Mathematics, 68.5% of students at Westcliff attained A*, A or B, and in A Level Further Mathematics 72.7% of students at Westcliff attained A*, A or B.

Year 12 do not take a public examination in Mathematics or Further Mathematics but instead take internal examinations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Job Purpose:

The teacher is required to carry out the general professional duties of a school teacher under the reasonable direction of the Head of Department and Headmaster and to perform such particular duties that from time to time which may reasonably be assigned him/her by the Headmaster. Teachers on the Upper Pay Scale (UPS) will be expected to make broader contribution to the School as a normal part of their work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities are included in the professional duties which the teacher is required to perform:

General Duties:

• to support and promote the School’s general purposes, ethos and Learner Profile;

• to be familiar with and respect and follow the School’s Policies and Procedures;

• to maintain a good understanding of whole School Evaluation and Development Planning;

• to act as a role model to pupils through always being punctual and well prepared and to maintain appropriate professional relationships and an atmosphere conducive to learning;

• to attend School and Year Assemblies and to carry out a share of supervision duties in accordance with published rotas;

• to contribute actively to the maintenance of the School as an orderly community by upholding the provisions of the School’s Rules and the Pupils’ Code of Conduct;

• to maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their welfare both on School premises and when engaged in authorized activities elsewhere;

• to participate in staff and other meetings relating to the School’s curricular, pastoral or administrative arrangements;

• to assist with covering or taking other classes as and when required (e.g. staff illness) and being available for examination invigilation;

• to communicate and co-operate on educational issues with persons or bodies outside the School as appropriate;

• to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School as appropriate and attend and support School and House events wherever possible.

Teaching:

• to ensure that lessons are planned in appropriate detail (considering pupils’ prior attainment) and are prepared and delivered in accordance with the Learner Profile, departmental Schemes of Work and regulatory standards, reinforcing the need for high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;

• to take account of pupils’ educational needs (differentiating where appropriate), to teach in a manner appropriate to a Grammar School (as outlined in the School’s Guide to Outstanding Teaching), including the setting and marking of work, to be carried out by the pupils in School and elsewhere (homework), according to agreed schedules;

• to assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in accordance with the School’s policy, in order to ensure pupils fulfil their potential. This record of assessment should be available to the Head of Department or Directors of Studies on request;

• to regularly mark pupils’ work, giving appropriate feedback and keeping records of marks;

• to provide mark lists, grading lists, written reports, internal comments or references relating to individual pupils as the School may require;

• to communicate with Head of Department and Form Tutor regarding the progress of individual pupils, as necessary;

• to attend Parent Evenings to discuss the progress of pupils and use such occasions to offer constructive advice on what pupils need to do to improve their progress;

• to participate, within the guidelines laid down by the Head of Department, in the evaluation and development of appropriate methods of teaching, syllabuses and materials, writing Schemes of Work as reasonably requested and contributing to the development of departmental policy;

• to assist with displays and publishing of pupils’ work;

• to utilise ICT as an effective tool to aid teaching and other classroom resources as appropriate;

• to assist with departmental voluntary activities, societies, trips and initiatives.

Pastoral Care:

Teachers will act as Form Tutors under the direction of a Progress Leader and Head of School/Director of Sixth Form and they will:

• be ‘in loco parentis’, responsible for the welfare of pupils in the Form and the first point of contact for those seeking help or guidance or wishing to express concern;

• take an interest in the personal circumstances and development of each pupil in the designated Form Group, in his/her happiness and security, and to be available for advice or consultation with parents as well as provide comments on Reports, and to handle correspondence;

• promote the academic progress and well-being of individual pupils and any Form Group, class or group, ensuring consistent feedback is given, which guides pupils. Discussing Reports and supporting self-evaluation activities with the designated Form Group;

• providing tutees with guidance and advice on educational, careers and social matters, monitoring their welfare and making relevant records and reports (including reference and personal profiles) in accordance with the School’s policies. If necessary, directing pupils to sources of more expert advice on specific questions;

• ensure that the Form Group’s Pupil Planners are kept up to date and to ensure they are used effectively by pupils including as a means of parent(s)/School communication;

• promote the Learner Profile and high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and attitudes to work.

• ensure that pupils’ dress and appearance conform to the requirements set out in the Code of Conduct;

• encourage pupils to develop their interests and talents through participation in extra-curricular activities and the broader life of the School;

• discharge effectively a range of Form administrative duties.

Personnel and Continuing Professional Development:

• to attend and participate in Staff INSET and training courses and events, as requested;

• to contribute, as requested, to the selection, appointment and professional development of staff, including the induction of new teachers;

• teachers on the Upper Pay Scale will be expected to make a greater contribution to the School’s Appraisal and CPD arrangements as part of their normal working arrangements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written Statement of Conditions of Employment (the Contract of Employment).

• The postholder is required to support and encourage the School’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Governing Body.

• To uphold the School's policy in respect of child protection and safeguarding matters.

• The postholder shall be subject to all relevant statutory requirements as detailed in the most recent School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

• The postholder may be required to perform any other reasonable tasks after consultation.

• This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so constructed.

• This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at regular intervals and it may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the postholder.

• All staff members are required to participate in the School’s Appraisal Scheme.

What the school offers its staff

ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES

The Mathematics Department is well-equipped and all students have textbooks for their various courses. The Mathematics Department subscribes to a variety of teaching and education resources to aid learning. The Mathematics and Music Building houses seven Mathematics classrooms, all of which are equipped with projectors and standard whiteboards.

The classrooms are spacious, light, and air conditioned. The Mathematics Building is adjacent to the Year 7 playground and staff occasionally make use of the outdoor space when conducting investigations with their classes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Have teaching skills which lead to excellent results

Take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other lead practitioners in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to school improvement

Ensure the HDHS standard of learning across the school in liaison with the Senior Lead Practitioner and Deputy Headteacher through coaching and mentoring staff

Lead structured monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of teaching and learning through lesson observations, feedback to teaching staff, work sampling and learner interviews, providing written reports to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team as necessary

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

Qualified Teacher Status in the UK

Accredited Lead Practitioner status or the desire to work towards Accredited Lead Practitioner status

Successful teaching experience within the secondary sector

Impact on the quality of teaching and learning delivered by others

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary

Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

Excellent pension scheme

A Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings

Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

Discounted cinema tickets

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.