Teacher of Science

Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified classroom teacher to make a significant contribution to the school. We are looking for a colleague who will embrace our drive to ensure that Science is at the core of our curriculum and has students' progress at the forefront of their teaching. R&R payments are available for those looking for additional responsibility. The Science Department: The Science department is made up of 11 teachers with a range of experience. Co-operation and teamwork are a key component of the ethos of the faculty. The department currently gets exceptional outcomes at Key stage 4 (top 5% of the country) and there are opportunities to teach A Level or vocational courses for the right candidate at Key stage 5. There are many opportunities to contribute to enrichment opportunities within the team to add to our well established Science week, Crest award and science club offer. The post holder will benefit from excellent facilities and technical support and will have the full backing of the leadership team to ensure that our practical provision is first class. Northwood School offers: Ambitious, polite and well mannered students - our staffing body can teach students the subject they love Staff wellbeing is a top priority with a streamlined assessment and feedback policy, meetings scheduled within the day, marking from home offer, social events and an open door policy within the leadership team. Support for new members of staff via our renowned Induction programme Potential for additional responsibilities (pastoral and or academic) Professional development with progression opportunities such as secondments and bursaries as well as access to NPQs and STEM Learning. A well-embedded performance management structure Bike to Work scheme The full support of the Headteacher, senior leaders and colleagues Our School: Northwood School is an outstanding, oversubscribed and high performing 11-18 comprehensive in the London Borough of Hillingdon The school is in an impressive new building with fantastic facilities Our Progress 8 score consistently places us in the top 10% of schools across the country.