SCIENCE TEACHER

Location

LARCHES HIGH SCHOOL
Moor Park , Blackpool Road , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 6AA
Tel: 01772 792412
School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk
Roll: 125

Information

Do you have a passion for improving the life chances, opportunities and outcomes of young people?

Do you want to make a difference in your work?

Do you enjoy a challenge?

Larches High School is a Secondary Maintained Alternative Provision school which provides full time education for up to 125 pupils who are not able to access mainstream education.

We have an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunities, skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure that they are able to reintegrate back into mainstream education or on to specialist provision, further education employment or training.

We recognise that our pupils are individuals and that “one size does not fit all”.  We also understand that many of our pupils have not had a positive experience of education and we believe it is our role to re-engage them with their learning, improve relationships and broaden their opportunities.

The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The Governors of Larches High School are seeking to appoint an additional highly enthusiastic, inspiring, and motivational Teacher of Science. You will be a key part of our teaching team, delivering the very best quality teaching and learning in all three-science subject and will be expected to teach across both key stages. We have fully equipped science laboratories and a designated Science learning support assistant to support with the preparation of practical experiments.

The post requires the successful candidate to be a consistently good or outstanding teacher and have a proven record of engaging all pupils and raising their attainment. The candidate must be familiar with the science curriculum and be able to deliver the science curriculum content. We seek a team player with strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines. You will be innovative and able to employ a wide range of strategies in this role.

Please contact the headteacher, Mrs Mitchell, to arrange a visit to the school or for an informal discussion.

Larches High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment

Larches High school is a supportive engaging community which promotes personalised professional development.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


More Information can be found at www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Relevant degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Evidence of working as a reflective practitioner, using a variety of approaches to secure ongoing professional development

Essential Experience

Excellent classroom practitioner with an ability to engage and motivate all pupils who has the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with pupils.

Good track record of teaching and learning with a clear understanding and knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum and specification criteria.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with challenging pupils.

Interest in, and commitment to, the whole school as a community.

Leadership experience

Proposed Interview Date:

22/01/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Christine Mitchell - Headteacher
Call 01772 792412

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return to: email bursar@larches.lancs.sch.uk. email bursar@larches.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.