Jordanhill School is an exciting place to work. We are an all-through school educating children from Primary 1 to Secondary 6 and we are renowned not just for academic excellence, but for helping children experience a rounded education involving sports, music, drama and art. Underpinning our work is a commitment to our vision, values and aims.
Jordanhill’s Science department is thriving and very successful. Pupil uptake and academic performance has always been high in the sciences and the number of pupils progressing to Advanced Higher has risen substantially. Staff in the science department are passionate about their work with many involved in whole school leadership projects and many involved with external organisations such as the SQA.
The Science department is located in the south campus buildings where most secondary departments are based. The laboratories are modern and very well equipped with excellent levels of equipment. All 10 laboratories have interactive whiteboards and the department benefits from excellent support from our two science technicians.
There are 10 teachers in the department which includes our three subject specialist Principal Teachers: PT Biology, PT Chemistry and PT Physics.
The courses currently offered are
* P6-S2 Integrated Science
* Biology, Chemistry and Physics each at National 5 and Level 5 Laboratory Science
* S5-S6 Higher and Advanced Higher in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
We seek an individual who loves inspiring young people and is passionate about Physics and Science. You will be determined to work with us to make the Jordanhill Physics and Science department the best it can be. We are proud of our school but we also recognise that we have much to learn and we are ambitious to grow. You will have drive, energy, vision and commitment to develop our pupils to their fullest potential.
We seek an individual with the ability to inspire and motivate while adopting a well-grounded approach.
We welcome applications from probationer teachers as well as more experienced teachers looking for a new challenge.
Applicants require to be registered with GTC Scotland. Appointment is conditional on a successful PVG check prior to commencement in the post, satisfactory references, presentation of qualifications and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.
Person Specification, Application Form and Report on Applicant Form can be found at Jobs – Jordanhill School. Please return forms to. Closing date for this post is 9am Monday 2nd March. The successful candidate will be expected to start Monday 10th August .