What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join our strong and highly successful Science Faculty, known for its collaborative ethos and dedication to excellence. Our school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.44 in 2024, the highest in Shropshire, with particularly strong outcomes in science. We invite applications from inspiring and enthusiastic science teachers, with all specialisms welcome.
What the school offers its staff
Church Stretton School is proud to be part of TrustEd Schools, a Shropshire multi academy trust consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools. Being part of this family of schools gives us the benefit of strong collaboration and shared expertise, while allowing us to retain our own close-knit identity. As a school we are committed to raising aspirations so that every young person reaches their fullest potential. Just as importantly, we place great value on our staff: colleagues are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow, so that they can enjoy rewarding careers and make a lasting impact.
Why Church Stretton? A great school in a well-connected location
Situated in the beautiful South Shropshire hills area of outstanding natural beauty, we are much closer than many people realise. We are only nine miles from Shrewsbury and benefit from a direct rail link, a regular public service bus service, and a good road network that provides straightforward access across Shropshire and beyond.
What we offer
You will join a supportive team in a fully resourced department, with your own classroom. We are looking for someone who is passionate about science. Whoever you are, you will be encouraged and supported to innovate, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of our teaching, ensuring that every student can achieve their full potential. As a school, and as a member of the wider trust, we invest in professional development and grow the skills and talents of all staff so that they can become future leaders at every level. Early career teachers and experienced colleagues are equally welcome to apply.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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