Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Salary Range: MPR/UPR

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

HILLCREST SCHOOL, Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, B32 3AE

Telephone Number: 0121 464 3172 - Email Address: Enquiry@hillcrest.bham.sch.uk

Start Date: Sept 2019

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teacher with the drive and ability to deliver lessons that enable all students to reach their full potential. The teacher of Science will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the ability to inspire young people. The ability to teach to GCSE and A Level is required. We are looking to appoint a person who has strong subject knowledge and who is a reflective practitioner. Students at Hillcrest School, greatly enjoy their Science lessons and are ambitious to move into science related careers. The successful applicant will join a team of strong practitioners who work together to inspire students to succeed. Outside of the department you will have the opportunity to work with other Heads of Science through the Oaks

Collegiate, a local partnership of schools. This is an excellent school to work in, with students who are ambitious and motivated to learn and staff who support

each other. We are not only committed to developing our students, but you will also be fully supported with your own professional development. Visits to the school are welcome on: Please contact the school on 0121 464 3172 to arrange an appointment.

Please note that appointment is subject to enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks.

Closing Date: 01/03/2019, 1200 noon

Interviews to be held on: w/c 11th March 2019

If you would like to apply for this position you will need to complete an application form. Our application form is available online from our website www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/vacancies . If you have any queries, please contact

the school on 0121 464 3172. Completing your application form

• Please read all the information provided before completing your application form.

• Please complete your form electronically (this is our preference) or, if handwritten, please use black ink: it is going to be photocopied and so needs to be legible.

• Birmingham City Council application forms and CV’s are not accepted: we need information about all applicants to be presented in a consistent format so please use the application form on the school website.

• Please complete all sections: do not leave any blanks; put N/A if not applicable and give as much information as you can.

• Please continue on a separate sheet if you require more space to complete any section.

• Please include a cover letter addressed to the Headteacher outlining why you think you are suitable for the role (should not exceed 2 sides of A4)

Guidance for the completion of the section ‘other relevant information in support of your application’ This is an important section of the application form as it gives you the opportunity to tell us specifically why you think you should be considered for the job, showing how well your skills, abilities and experience meet our requirements. You

should give clear examples rather than simply stating that you possess certain skills and abilities.

For all posts you should evidence:-

• Where you have had a positive impact on student performance, including for disadvantaged students.

• How you keep up to date with the latest pedagogical knowledge.

References

All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references. One of your references must be from your current or most recent employer. If your current/most recent employment does/did not involve working with children, then the second referee should be from the employer with whom you most recently worked with children. Neither referee should be a relative/friend. Shortlisted applicants for posts are advised that references will be taken up prior to interview. Please note, unless you

ask us not to we will assume it is acceptable to contact your references at any time.

Submission of applications. Completed application forms should be returned with a cover letter addressed to the Headteacher by the closing date.

Electronic application forms should be sent to: enquiry@hillcrest.bham.sch.uk

Postal application forms should be sent: F.A.O Headteacher, Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre, Stonehouse Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3AE.

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.