Permanent, Part-Time Teacher of Science from 1st September 2024
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and energetic Teacher of Science (part-time 0.5FTE) to deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential. Applicants should be capable of demonstrating outstanding practice and have a real passion for the subject. This is a permanent, part-time position starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will be able to deliver high quality and engaging lessons to students of all abilities in key stages 3 & 4 that will challenge students and inspire progression, as well as being a positive role model to students.
Sir William Romney's School is a fantastic community 11-16 school in Tetbury, in the heart of the Cotswolds and we strive for excellence in everything we do . We are proudly comprehensive and committed to ensuring that our students are successful in every way by striving for excellence together. On role we have approximately 550 students, giving you the opportunity to really get to know our amazing students and shape their lives now and in the future. As a school we focus on the holistic development of every child – from encouraging every child to reach their full potential with the best possible outcomes, to ensuring that every child has numerous opportunities in enrichment, extra-curricular and leadership. As a school we are renowned for our excellent pastoral care, and that extends beyond our students to our staff.
We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment where staff enjoy their work, develop their pedagogical practice and feel pride in being a member of our school. Striving for excellence not only applies to our students – it also applies to our staff, to facilitate this there is a dedication to continued professional development. As part of the Athelstan Trust, we reap the benefits of being part of a Multi-Academy Trust (consisting of 5 secondary schools and 2 local feeder primary schools), whilst retaining our identity as a school. Schools within the Athelstan Trust share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. The Trust offers further career development opportunities for colleagues to work across more than one school in a supportive environment.
'SWR has a very strong sense of community. Staff are very supportive of one another and always willing to help solve a problem. Working in a small school means that you very quickly feel a part of the community as it is easy to get to know the lovely students who are the most personable students I've ever taught in a ten year career'.
Katie Tall, Leader of Learning, Science (New Starter 2023)
Our beautiful rural location is easily accessible from a number of towns and cities nearby. Offering less than half hour commute from Nailsworth, Stroud, Stonehouse and Cirencester, 45 minute commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Swindon, Chippenham and under an hour from Bath, Devizes and parts of the Forest of Dean (all of which our staff commute from).
Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.
To ensure we conduct a fair shortlisting process we use blind shortlisting whereby personal information (such as name, email address, gender and ethnicity) are not made available to the short-listing panel. The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.
We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
Please visit the school website to find out more about our school or you’d be extremely welcome to come for a tour to experience for yourself this fantastic community.
Sir William Romney's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.