Teacher of Science

We require an enthusiastic and committed teacher of KS3 & KS4 Science ideally with a biology and/or chemistry specialism.  This post may be of interest to newly qualified teachers or experienced colleagues who wish to join a thriving and successful school.

The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Science Faculty at the Fernwood School consists of 14 teaching staff. The staff are specialists in their field of science, delivering high quality and innovative lessons to our students. The development of pedagogy at The Fernwood School is something we are deeply passionate about and the successful candidate would contribute to the schemes of learning with ideas, activities and resources.

The Science Faculty continues to enjoy success with outstanding KS4 results.  Our students are taught in classes set broadly on ability for the most part, with mixed ability classes in years 7 and 8. The curriculum is designed through all 5 years to have a balance of the three science specialisms alongside key scientific skills (such as planning and data analysis) running throughout.

We require an enthusiastic, innovative and committed teacher of KS3 & KS4 Science. We are ideally seeking teachers who specialise in biology or chemistry but are open to strong teachers from all specialisms. The successful candidate will be joining a talented, successful and supportive faculty, where teaching and learning is at the heart of our collaborative practice. The school has recently grown and now accommodates 1500 students across 2 key stages, the successful candidate will play an integral part in ensuring high standards of practice are maintained for all children.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks.  In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview.  Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Please return your completed application form, together with your letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11 to the Headteacher, Mr C Gell, and the HR Manager, Mrs H Wallis,  by post or by email to: recruitment@fernwood.school.