Teacher of Science
About This Role
We are seeking an inspirational Science teacher to join our unique, oversubscribed, all-through school. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to share their passion for learning and develop the Scientists of the future in our outstanding school.
The successful applicant will:
have a passion for the use of evidence to improve educational outcomes.
be an excellent communicator and a quick learner.
have enthusiasm and flexibility in response to a fast-changing work environment.
have excellent interpersonal skills, to engage and enthuse a wide range of stakeholders.
be able to teach up to KS4 and KS5
be receptive to new ideas and challenges.
- Children of staff at Simon Balle All-through School are highly placed on our Admissions Policy
In return we can offer:
Health
GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Physiotherapy - personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone
- Weight management - a 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World
- SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes
- Use of school pool and gym facilities
- Weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes
Wellbeing
- Individual counselling and therapy sessions
- Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings
- Wellbeing telephone support for:
- Menopause
- Bereavement
- Cancer and chronic illness
- Men's health and mental wellbeing
- Maternity support
- A dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events
Financial
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme - all staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working - to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible.
- Free car parking
- Free eye tests for display screen equipment users
Professional
- Terms and conditions - we offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff)
- A Commitment to reducing staff workload
- A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback
Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!
Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.