Are you a talented and dedicated educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for our pupils?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and dynamic teacher to the leadership post of Applied Science Lead from 01 September 2022.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective classroom practitioner who can lead and motivate others. S/he must be proactive in approach and able to demonstrate good initiative in effectively supporting the Head of Department. The successful candidate will be able to translate their own high expectations to others through their daily practice on a regular basis, and through professional development activities.
The successfully appointed person will:• Lead and manage all aspects of curriculum provision, learning and progress within the relevant subject area• Raise standards of pupil/student attainment and achievement within the subject area and to monitor and support pupil/student progress.• Accountable for pupil/student progress and development within the subject area.• Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.Additionally, the applicant should have a secure knowledge of Applied Science and be able to develop and secure schemes of work that are in line with current learning and teaching initiatives. They will play a significant role in helping the department to significantly raise learning outcomes in the future.
Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Should you have any queries or wish to visit before application or interview, please contact Ms S Barnes at the Garth Hill College on s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com.The closing date for completed applications is 09h00 on Thursday 23rd June 2022. Please click the ‘Apply now’ button to submit your application.Please Note: Applications may be dealt with on receipt which may cause this position to close earlier than stated.Please note only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form
Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered. No agencies please.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.
Disability
We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.
Pre–employment medical check
You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment
Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.