Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our talented and forward-thinking department as we continue to transform education across our town.

In September 2021, Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated staffing structures enabling us to launch an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. Whilst this post will be based at Twynham School we are seeking colleagues who will be committed to our work across the town and will be ambitious for further opportunities across our two schools.

Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Achievement is high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships across the school are very special.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Teach Science across Key Stage 3 and 4 (with potential for specialist Key Stage 5 teaching)
• Further improve outcomes in Science
• Contribute to the further development of the Twynham Learning Science curriculum 
• Passionately promote the disadvantaged agenda working with exceptional colleagues to provide our students with the very best life chances
• Assist leaders in ensuring that the curriculum area provides a range of teaching which compliments the school’s strategic objectives.
• Act as a tutor for a tutor group as required.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students.
• To ensure the implementation of the school’s pastoral system.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Twynham School and The Grange School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarded professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have an honours degree (or equivalent) in a science related discipline
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience of improving outcomes for students in science as a classroom teacher
• Have successful experience of teaching science across key stage 3-4
• Have an understanding of effective pedagogy
• Are committed to supporting the vision of Twynham TGS
• Have excellent classroom management skills

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com   

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Monday 17^th April 2023 at 8am. Be aware that we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.