The Blandford School

Science Teacher – Full or Part Time, Permanent

(Potential of Recruitment and Retention allowance)

Required: September 2023

The Blandford School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Science Teacher (all specialisms will be considered) to join our thriving and supportive school. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach across the age range in a dynamic and highly successful faculty.

If you are interested in a new challenge, please contact us to discuss how we can support you, what you are looking for from the role and the other opportunities we may be able to offer. We would love to have a conversation with you. The Science faculty is led by an exceptional teacher and leader, who will support your development as a professional, alongside providing exceptional baking for meetings to support teacher well-being and morale.

WHY CHOOSE US

The Blandford School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with high aspirations for our students, situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park. With outstanding modern facilities, and inspirational and dedicated staff, our students achieve above the national average and progress to a wide range of destinations. Performance in Science is extremely strong and the department is led by an inspirational leader who has supported a range of colleagues in developing their teaching and also to move into leadership positions.

The school has an excellent CPD programme based on the latest research evidence to ensure that all teachers, no matter their level of experience are able to develop and improve. We are focussed on ensuring staff well-being and pride ourselves on a supportive team approach.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
• A successful ECT support programme.
• The potential for flexible working
• Onsite parking.
• Onsite canteen which is open to staff all day
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• A range of opportunities outside of work to socialise with colleagues

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• A Science related degree
• This post is suitable for both experienced candidates and those new to the profession

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• The ability to teach Science to Key Stage 4
• A passion for Science and a commitment to embedding a lifelong love of learning to our students
• A high expectation for students of all abilities
• Forward thinking disposition, creative, receptive to change and able to work within and contribute to the continual development of the team.
• A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.

We welcome candidates contacting / visiting the school prior to an application, please contact Duncan Smith (Deputy Headteacher) DSmith@blandfordschool.org.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 19th May 2023

The Blandford School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The Blandford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

All applications must be made online here at Dorsetforyou. CV applications will not be considered.

The Blandford School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

For Dorset Schools and those Academy’s that have opted into the first year rate adjustments:

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.