Job Description

SCIENCE FACULTY OVERVIEW

The Science Faculty at Harlington are vibrant and energetic. There is a friendly and supportive working atmosphere within the department and it is an environment for nurturing ECTs as well as developing talented and experienced teachers for positions of responsibility. There are also departmental social events, which go towards creating good working relationships.

At present there are 11 full time and 2 part time teachers led by an experienced Curriculum Leader. In addition, the department is supported by a team of two full time science technicians, including a senior technician. The current structure of responsibility in the department is a Curriculum Leader and a Subject Leader for each discipline (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) respectively all of whose responsibilities will run through all three Key Stages.

The Science department offers a comprehensive and strong academic pathway in all three key stages, where, many of our highest achieving students opt for Separate sciences at KS4 and follow onto KS5 (A-Level), where all three disciplines (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) are popular. As a result, a successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach to their specialism at KS4 as well as AS/A level.

The faculty offers committed, passionate, energetic and enthusiastic teachers an ideal start to, or continuation of, their career in a school with a caring atmosphere. Colleagues will be offered extensive support in their professional development and will contribute to a strong team aiming to raise the standards of achievement across the science curriculum.

APPLY:

Applications are to be made electronically using the school application form available below. All enquiries and applications via email only to: recruitment@harlingtonschool.org. If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role in more detail please contact the Director of HR and Admin, Vanessa Chettiar via the recruitment email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and to equality of opportunity. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. No agency enquiries. CVs alone will not be accepted.