AddressTeacher of Science/Biology
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time or part time (0.8) considered, term time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Anticipated start date: Required for September 2024
Closing date: 08:00 on 11th March 2024
Interviews Expected: TBC
Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire
Job Overview
We want our pupils to love going to lessons and to actively want to learn Science and Biology.
We are looking for a teacher who will bring enthusiasm and joy to their classroom, enthusing all pupils to achieve their potential and nurturing those who aspire to excel in the sciences. Beyond the classroom, we are looking for an individual who is “whole-school”, inspiring Housians to be true Change Makers.
Biology is taught as a discrete subject to Y6 and above, with Science taught by science specialists in Y5. Y3 & Y4 are taught science by primary-trained Class Teachers with science specialist support. We are looking for a teacher to teach Y5 Science and Y6-8 Biology, but with the ability to teach some Y3/4 science and Key Stage 2 maths.
Most full-time teachers will be expected to be an academic and pastoral tutor for approximately 12 pupils in Year 5, 6, 7 or 8 and run co-curricular activities.
The post is suitable for experienced and recently qualified teachers. Additional roles and responsibilities, including as the Head of the Science Department, will be considered for the right candidate who may be seeking opportunities for progression and career development. Applications from Early Career Teachers and those aspiring to qualify as teachers are welcomed. We will support candidates who wish to study for their PGCE whilst they are working at Winchester House.
Please view the full job description and person specification here.
Houseparent - There is the potential of taking on an additional role as Houseparent which attracts and annual allowance. There is no accommodation with this role but a room in the boarding house will be allocated when on duty.
The role of the Houseparent tends to be 18 hours per week (plus 2 x overnight duties per week (10.30pm - 7.30am) with an expectation that during term time you would be available for administration and communication to parents relating to the Boarding house.
Please view the job description here for more information. Please state when you are applying whether you are applying for both roles.
The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.
The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date.
To apply now , please download the application form for this job here.We look forward to receiving your application.
