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Bristol Free School is a successful and heavily oversubscribed secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form serving the community of North-West Bristol. We are a caring school with a highly qualified and committed staff, who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching alongside high professional standards. All staff and students are greatly valued and emphasis on student and staff wellbeing is central to our culture.
At Bristol Free School, we are committed to the young people in our care to encourage and inspire every child to fulfil their potential. We provide our students with the necessary skills to achieve academic and personal growth so they truly thrive, both socially and emotionally. We are excited to be advertising for a Physics Teacher or Head of Physics to secure progress for our students through the provision of high-quality teaching and learning.
What we are looking for:
1. An enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Science and committed to improving teaching and learning
2. Someone with a good understanding of relevant curriculum areas, including a good understanding of assessment and monitoring procedures
3. Experience of teaching or teaching practice of Physics at all Key Stages
4. A willingness to learn and apply new techniques that contribute to high quality teaching and learning
5. A teacher who expects and demonstrates the highest standards
6. A teacher who can enthuse a range of students with varying needs
This role can include a TLR2a for a suitably qualified person taking on additional responsibilities as Head of Physics. This opportunity can be discussed further at interview if appropriate.
Bristol Free School can offer you:
7. A rewarding and dynamic job valued as one that will make a lasting and positive impact on our school community
8. Welcoming and inclusive working environment where well-being is central to our culture
9. Career development, and CPD courses, with Trust-wide collaboration across 5 secondary schools at whole school and subject level
10. Access to the Teacher Government Pension Scheme
11. Access to an Employee Wellbeing Hub
12. Free parking onsite
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for full details.
BFS celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School.
Safeguarding Statement
We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.