Dear Candidate 28 September 2015

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1 Teddington School, Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9PJ T W E info@teddingtonschool.org Headteacher: John Wilkinson MA NPQH Dear Candidate 28 September 2015 Thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Science Teacher at Teddington School, we have included the Job Description and Person Specification for the position. The successful applicant will be joining the school at a very exciting time. I joined the school in April 2014 and have been working with Governors and staff on redefining our school vision and values and beginning a rapid programme of developments that will ensure we continue to meet the very high standards the school sets for our young people. I am impressed by the enthusiasm of the staff, students, families and Governors to work together and build even further on the significant successes of this very popular local community comprehensive school. The opening of our new Sixth Form, in its own impressive building, has been very successful and candidates will enjoy the opportunity to be part of the growth of that provision and helping ensure it becomes the first choice for post 16 education by our young people. We share a commitment to the professional development of our colleagues and invest heavily in bespoke training and supporting further academic study. The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 12 October when short listing will take place. Those candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified shortly after this time. It is very important that you include a telephone number for both day and evening so that we may contact you by telephone if necessary. Interviews are planned for Thursday 15 October. If you have any further queries about the school or the post, or would like to make a preliminary visit, please do not hesitate to contact our Curriculum Leader Science, Ailsa Harris, on telephone direct dial For those wishing to apply, please complete our application form (please note CVs will not be accepted) and submit it: By to: By post to: recruitment@teddingtonschool.org Teddington School Recruitment Broom Road Teddington TW11 9PJ Thank you for considering Teddington School for the next phase in your career and I very much look forward to receiving an application from you. Yours sincerely John Wilkinson Headteacher Teddington School is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Registered Company Number: Registered Office: Teddington School, Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ

2 Science Department I am among those who think science has great beauty. A scientist in a laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale Marie Curie The Team Curriculum Leader Ms Ailsa Harris Acting Deputy Curriculum Leader Mr Elliott Josypenko Assistant Curriculum Leader i/c Biology Mrs Anchal Sangar Assistant Curriculum Leader i/c Chemistry Mrs Mary Walshe Assistant Curriculum Leader i/c Physics Mr Ian Barker Science Teacher Mr Celyn Birkinshaw Science Teacher Mr Justin Dacanay Science Teacher Ms Alice Dawe ( Head of Year 7) Science Teacher Ms Thandiwe Banda Science Teacher Ms Linda Homewood Science Teacher Ms Emma Stowe Science Teacher Mr J T Oh Science Teacher: Mr Stuart Walker Lead Technician Mr Ben Scriven Senior Technician Mrs Susan Chorley Science Technician Mr Mateusz Szymanski Science Technician x 2 to be appointed Our team of hardworking and dedicated teachers are both supportive and welcoming. Our doors are always open, please feel free to come and speak to us. GCSE Results Our GCSE results over several years highlight the commitment and drive of our team to continue to improve GCSE results. Please note that the new GCSE specifications were assessed from 2012 (in Core Science and 2013 for Additional and Separate Sciences). Core Science GCSE % 80% 19% % 75% 22% % 83% 21% 77% 34% 9% % 19% 78% 31% 4% Additional Science GCSE % 75% 22% % 86% 28% % 85% 26% 77% 37% 9% % 28% 73% 42% 13% Biology GCSE % 98% 59%

3 % 100% 51% % 100% 72% 95% 76% 34% % 100% 67% 95% 72% 31% Chemistry GCSE % 95% 59% % 100% 46% % 100% 71% 95% 76% 36% % 100% 66% 98% 72% 38% Physics GCSE % 100% 59% % 98% 58% % 100% 69% 88% 76% 36% % 97% 56% 92% 66% 23% BTEC awards in Applied Science 2012 QCF Level 2 certificate in Applied Science 2013 QCF Level 2 certificate in Applied Science 2014 NQF Principles of Applied Science 2014 NQF Application of Applied Science 2015 NQF Principles of Applied Science 2015 NQF Application of Applied Science A*- G equivalent A*- C equivalent A-A* equivalent 90% 90% 0% 100% 98% 7% 100% 100% 0% 100% 50% 0% 100% 83% 14% Key Stage 5 A levels were introduced in September 2014 for the first time. In the three subjects the results are as follows: AS subject % A-B % A-C Biology 6% 63% Chemistry 53% 93% Physics 23% 92% We follow the AQA specification in all three A level subjects. Our working environment With views of the Thames, the Science department is able to offer students and staff a calm and enjoyable working environment. We are housed in five state of the art specialist laboratories, five demonstration classrooms and associated prep rooms. We also have portable ICT facilities as well as access to the school s dedicated ICT rooms.

4 In September 2014, Teddington School welcomed its first Sixth Form Intake and the department has gained two new specially designed A level laboratories and a Science Physics studio in the purpose built sixth form block. Each Science laboratory and demonstration classroom has an interactive whiteboard and the department works collaboratively to develop their usage. We have an extensive shared area where resources are shared amongst all of the teachers and technicians within the department. We have just invested in new data logging equipment with associated sensors and this is having a significant impact on developing teaching and learning. We also have a science staff work area with associated computers and bank of reference textbooks. The Science department was inspected by OFSTED as part of the subject specific reviews, this work formed part of the Maintaining Curiosity report into Science education in schools. The subject visit inspection looked into four key areas, which included Achievement and Standards, Quality of Teaching and Learning and Leadership and Management. The overall effectiveness was judged to be outstanding. The Curriculum Combined Science is taught throughout the school. The emphasis is on showing how the various areas of Science inter-relate to explain scientific and technological aspects of our lives. In Year 7 to 9 Science is taught in units as part of our in house schemes of work which reflect the investigative nature of the Science National Curriculum. We have recently rewritten our Key Stage 3 schemes of work in line with the new KS3 curriculum and use Collins KS3 Science as a teaching resource. Setting by ability occurs in Years To help students get the attention they deserve, we set early in Year 7 using our own school based test, taking account of their primary school SATs scores and teacher assessments. Setting is monitored and reviewed each term. We have a highly sophisticated tracking system within the department which is used to support the whole school marking policy. The department is committed to developing an innovative and flexible curriculum, making full use of the opportunities offered by our new building. At Key Stage 4, most students study the AQA Core Science A specification in Year 10 and in Year 11 the majority of students will study the Additional Science GCSE following the AQA specification. In September 2004, the department introduced separate Science GCSEs following the AQA specification in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This option is available to the most able students in Science and has been extremely popular, the number of students studying this course has grown year on year. We also introduced BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science for some of our year 11 students, this is aimed for students who would prefer a vocational approach to studying the scientific concepts and this has also been successful as an alternative pathway. The course has now been superseded by BTEC Principles of Applied Science and BTEC Application of Science. Our well-equipped sixth form centre opened in September We currently offer AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics at AS level and, from September 2015, at A level. The department has attracted a considerable number of students to all three Science A level courses.

5 The department runs a very successful lower school science club to enable students to extend their practical and investigative skills, several students also use this club to provide opportunities to carry out work as part of their CREST award. We also offer a range of extracurricular activities which include water rockets construction for the National Physics Laboratory (NPL) water rocket challenge in the summer, technology challenges such as SATRO and various competitions. As part of the Curriculum Enhancement we arrange visits to the National History Museum, London Zoo and the Science Museum as well as organising outside speakers and science ambassadors from a range of different fields to speak to students about life as a scientist. We have also established good links with local scientific institutions such as NPL; we are able to carry out liquid nitrogen demonstrations because they provide us with the expertise and resources. We have also set up a forensic Science day which the students enjoyed our triple award Physics students also enjoyed an educational visit to CERN, Geneva this year where we visited the large Hadron collider. We are always looking for opportunities to enrich the learning experience of Science as well as enhancing the knowledge and understanding in our G@T students. National Science Week which occurs annually during March is a major event in the departments calendar and during the week we organise lots of activities, competitions and challenges for all students. Students actively participate in the event. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the further development of our department and, through this, support the development of Science Education in our technological and multi-cultural society. We look forward to welcoming you to our department.

6 JOB DESCRIPTION TEACHER OF SCIENCE - MPS - UPS The purpose of this role is to provide high quality teaching and learning, achievement and engagement of students in line with our vision and ethos. Responsible to the Curriculum Leader for Science KEY RESPONSIBILITIES to help develop and implement policies and practices for Science which reflect the school s commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning to support the Subject Leader for Science in the development of appropriate syllabi, assessment, teaching and learning strategies and resources to support in monitoring the progress made towards achieving targets for Science Teaching and Learning To help sustain effective teaching, evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of students achievements and set targets for improvement. to plan and deliver effective lessons, ensuring curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in for all students to check, mark and assess students work and report on progress to support the subject leader in the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to meet the needs of individual students to work with the subject leader in establishing clear practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement to ensure that as a teacher you are aware of your contribution to students understanding of the duties, opportunities, responsibilities and rights of citizens establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child s learning, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets support the subject leader in development of effective links with the local community, including business and industry, in order to extend the curriculum, enhance teaching and develop students wider understanding To contribute to the orderly atmosphere of the school To attend staff, parents meetings To act as a tutor To carry out supervision duties

7 Efficient and Effective Deployment of Resources To help identify appropriate resources and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely. Other to support the subject leader in identifying resource needs use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning willingness to work with others to ensure that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed To unequivocally support and promote the values and ethos of Teddington School Be aware of the responsibilities under Data Protection Legislation for the security, accuracy and significance of the personal data held in the schools systems Take responsibility, appropriate to the post for team around the child tackling racism and other forms of discrimination and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations. Have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority Work in accordance with the Schools Health and Safety Policies and Procedure To undertake such other duties as laid down in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the School in relation to the post holder s professional responsibilities and duties.

8 PERSON SPECIFICATION SCIENCE TEACHER Part A EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience of teaching Science at KS3 and 4, and interest in or experience of teaching up to KS5 Evidence of good/outstanding teaching A high level of organisational skills The ability to create a stimulating visual environment in the classroom Knowledge of the changes to the new GCSE specification Excellent written and communication skills, including appropriate ICT skills A secure knowledge of the importance of data as a means both to measure and to extend progress Part B QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Good Honours degree in relevant subject Qualified Teacher Status PERSONAL QUALITIES Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Motivation to work with children and young people Able to form good relationships with students, staff and parents A commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to contribute to furthering their own learning through the schools extensive in-house CPD programme Commitment to the School s Equal Opportunities policies Personal drive and energy to motivate and inspire staff and students Commitment to schools values and moral purpose

9 Please read these notes before completing the application form It will help us if you follow these instructions: We would prefer you to fill in your application using Word or a word compatible format and submit it by . Please include everything you wish the panel to consider on the form rather than in any separate document or covering . Please give the full name and title of both your referees, and ensure that the full address, telephone numbers and addresses are included. Your referees will be contacted if you are shortlisted. Please submit your application form on/by the closing date to:- recruitment@teddingtonschool.org Teddington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All our staff are required to complete a DBS check (formally known as Criminal Records Bureau) and declare previous convictions. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and aim for our staff to reflect the school community. It will help us to monitor the success of our recruitment strategies if you complete the ethnic monitoring information page of the application form. The information you provide will be treated as confidential and will not be made available to the shortlisting panel.