We are seeking an inspirational  Science teacher and Lead teacher of STEM to join our unique, oversubscribed, all through school.  This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to share their passion for learning and effectively contribute to the development of a broad an ambitious STEM curriculum  across the all-through.

The successful candidate will provide opportunities for all students to engage with STEM through a suite of activities and workshops, integrate innovative teaching strategies and resources to enhance student engagement and understanding in STEM subjects and continuously review and update the curriculum to ensure it remains relevant and meets the needs of students.

We are looking for someone who will promote and lead extra curricular activities and events that generate student interest and involvement in STEM across the all-through.  To establish and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses and industries related to STEM and collaborate with businesses to provide students with real-world experiences, internships and work placements.

As a member of the Simon Balle Community, we can offer you the following benefits in:

Health

GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Physiotherapy with personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone. A weight management 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World.  SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes. Use of school pool and gym facilities and weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes.

Wellbeing

Including Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings. Individual counselling and therapy sessions.  Wellbeing telephone support for menopause, bereavement, cancer & chronic illness, mens health and mental wellbeing plus maternity support.

We have a dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events

Finance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme  and cycle to work scheme are coming soon. All staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible. Free car parking and free eye tests for display screen equipment users.

We offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff). 

A Commitment to reducing staff workload. 

A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback.

Children of staff at Simon Balle All-through School are highly placed on our Admissions Policy

Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.