Teacher of Physics - Heckmondwike Grammar School

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Heckmondwike Grammar School
1.0 FTE from September 2021
1
High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH
Permanent
Contact Heckmondwike Grammar School for details
Contact Heckmondwike Grammar School for details

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School.

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Physicist?

Then this will be the job for you.

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students. With an intake of approximately 500 post-16 and 210 in next year’s Year 7, Heckmondwike Grammar School is a dynamic place to be.

Department Information

We provide an exciting, deep and rewarding experience of Physics and to this end we can offer an excellent opportunity for a colleague possessing a secure A-level subject knowledge; but most importantly great enthusiasm, commitment and wide-ranging interest in the subject, up to date with a broad range of teaching methods and the ability to support, motivate and encourage our students at the very highest standard.

The post-holder would be responsible for teaching Physics as part of the ‘Discover’ Faculty. Results in the faculty are very strong. Experienced colleagues provide wide-ranging expertise and teaching, learning and excellent classroom practice is a top priority.

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description. In addition to this, teachers at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning.

What Will You Bring To The Role?

  • Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification
  • Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-19
  • Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students in KS3 to KS5.
  • ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of ICT for teaching and learning, including IWB/Powerpoint/VLE/iPad
  • Ability to contribute to the wider school life
  • Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching and learning materials
  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • Suitability to work with children

In return we can offer:

  • eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress
  • a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students
  • well-equipped specialist classrooms
  • a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority
  • a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a leader
  • a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals
  • we offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position then please complete the application form attached or visit the vacancies section of our website.

Completed applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk

Further information about the school is available on the school website.

Interviews are expected to be held during w/c Monday 22 March 2021.

15 March 2021, 9:00 AM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.