Teacher of Science

About the role

'The science of today is the technology of tomorrow'.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of Science.

This is an opportunity for a talented and ambitious teacher to join our forward-thinking school and to make a difference.  Ashlyns School is a highly popular school situated in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.  The school was rated "Good" by Ofsted in September 2023 with an "Outstanding"  Sixth Form.  Our Science Faculty is supportive, cohesive and very well-resourced.

Please view full details, including job description and faculty information, on our website here.

The successful candidate will:

• have a track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• have excellent subject knowledge
• be inspiring, dynamic and innovative
• build on the subject's excellence in line with our school values of Integrity, Independence and Inclusivity.

We would be delighted to show you around our school and to discuss this role in more detail.  Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment (hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk / 01442 863 605).  To apply:  Please use the 'apply for this job' button.  Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For candidates who are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues. Please see here for more information.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.