Job Description

St Helena School - Teacher of Science

Pay Range: to be discussed on appointment

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher of Science. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher. Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students.

The start for this post is April 2019.

We're looking for you if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in Science across all disciplines

• A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

If you are a dynamic, newly qualified teacher or a teacher with experience, who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Role Specification).

The department enjoys teaching in modem and purpose built facilities and is well supported by Technicians. St Helena School has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish in addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust through the Science Strategic Lead and if the successful candidate wanted the opportunity to teach KS5 Science this could be facilitated across a partner school

Additional Information:

For additional information about our school, please visit The Sigma Trust websitehttp://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/academies/helena.asp

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted, please complete the attached Sigma Trust Application form.

Closing Date: 22nd February 2019

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. A disclosure/status check will be sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.

Information about the School

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in historic Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities and opened a £2.5m new Science block in 2015, and a £2.5m all weather pitch facility in February 2016.

On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust, St Helena has developed and enhanced its development of outstanding professional practice.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.