The Piggott School - Teacher of Science - Physics
We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic teacher of science to join a large and well-resourced department with excellent results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach all science disciplines at KS3 and physics at KS4. An ability to teach physics to KS5 would also be desirable. This role is suitable for an ECT and we would welcome applications from current trainee teachers.
We wish to appoint a colleague who:
- is an outstanding teacher of science with the potential to teach physics at GCSE and A Level
- has the flair, creativity and ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for all students
- is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department
The Piggott School science department:
- red ALPS for all GCSE science subjects including ALPS 2 for combined science – 2024
- achieved (100%) 6+ in biology, (100%) 5+ chemistry and (100%) 6+ physics at GCSE – 2024
- achieved (73%) 4+ in combined science at GCSE - 2024
- achieved (75%) A*-C in A Level biology – 2024
- achieved (87%) A*-C in A Level chemistry – 2024
- achieved (65%) A*-C in A Level physics – 2024
Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development. The school’s science block has, this year, been updated and staff benefit from the use of 3 brand new specialist science labs and new office facilities.
The school is a mixed all-through Church of England Academy with 1884 on roll near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading.
An application form can be found on our website at www.piggottschool.org To apply, please complete a covering letter and application form and e-mail to: vacancies@piggottschool.org. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to the school please contact Meghan Price, Head of Science, on pricem@piggottschool.org
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance. Online checks and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. The school reserves the right to close this advertisement early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
Closing date: 11am on Thursday, 5 December, 2024. Applications reviewed on receipt.
