Science Teacher with TLR Responsibility
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Offer value
Highly appealing role due to TLR responsibility, supportive team environment, and focused on professional and personal development.
- TLR responsibility offering career growth opportunities
- Supportive environment promoting teacher input
- Ideal for experienced educators seeking leadership
- Higher expectations may challenge work-life balance
Pros
- TLR position with additional responsibilities
- Strong emphasis on professional growth and teacher input
- Welcoming environment promoting innovative teaching
Cons
- Higher expectations for achievement due to TLR
- Need for a strong commitment to student engagement
- Potential work-life balance challenges with additional responsibilities
Who it's for
Mid-career
Good fit
- Mid-career teachers eager to take on more responsibility
- Those passionate about educational leadership
- Educators who thrive on collaboration and teamwork
Not recommended for
- New teachers unprepared for leadership roles
- Candidates looking for less challenging opportunities
- Individuals who prefer to work independently
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF, Principal: Kate Davies,
Number on role: 1147
Science Teacher With TLR Responsibility MPS/UPS TLR 7 (£2,681)
Required for April 2018 (or sooner should the situation allow)
Are you curious, innovative and creative? Are you seeking a route to accelerate your professional learning? Are you passionate, hardworking and committed to ensuring all learners make the best possible progress? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!
Located close to Junction 38 of the M1, Darton College is a popular, vibrant and inclusive 11-16 school which serves the communities of Darton and Kexborough. Visitors regularly comment on the happy and purposeful atmosphere that the school encompasses which comes from the warm relationships between learners, staff and the community.
Governors, staff and learners aim to appoint a dynamic and motivated Science Teacher to help to raise both achievement and progress across the school.
Applications are welcome from candidates who:
- are highly effective teachers.
- are passionate in ensuring all learners achieve their potential.
- are committed to fostering a love of knowledge and learning.
- are enthused about their own professional development and that of others.
The benefits of working in our school are:
- a committed and supportive leadership team and governing body.
- high quality professional development opportunities.
- a hard working and dedicated staff team.
- the opportunity to work with exceptional learners.
- strong links as a strategic partner of Barnsley Teaching School Alliance.
A full job description and application form are available from the school and the TES website. Completed applications are returnable to: jyoung@dartoncollege.co.uk.
The closing date for applications: Thursday 18th January 2018 at 12.00 noon.
Interview date: Tuesday 30th January 2018
To learn more about Darton College, please visit: www.dartoncollege.co.uk. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.
