The Science Faculty is based in a purpose-built Science Centre, which contains sixteen fully equipped laboratories, three of which are dedicated to advanced level work. The Centre has its own staff room, intervention room, as well as two large technicians prep rooms. The Science Faculty teaches all students up to Key Stage 4. At Key Stage 3 we teach an integrated Science course. Students are in mixed sets in years 7, 8 and receive four hours of Science lessons each week throughout Key Stage 3.   

At Key Stage 4, students are set and follow AQA Science at GCSE. Students either follow a programme leading to a double award in GCSE Science or the triple award leading to three separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics  

We offer the following courses to students in the Sixth Form: OCR A Chemistry; AQA Biology; AQA Environmental Science; Edexcel Physics and BTEC Level 3 in Forensic Science. In all of these areas we encourage students to attend a variety of conferences and revision courses run by external organisations. At all levels of the curriculum, the Science Faculty make a positive contribution to the high achievements of Oxted School.   

The faculty has a strong tradition of extra-curricular activities. We have also had considerable success in the Surrey SATRO problem-solving competitions. Revision clubs are regular features of the day-to-day working of the Faculty and the Science staff make a valuable contribution to many aspects of school life.   

The Science Faculty is led by a Head of Science, and three subject leaders. We also have progress leaders for KS3 & KS4. We are forward-looking, innovative and work together as a team with a genuine spirit of co-operation. There are currently 17 Science teachers in the Faculty, a team of four superb technicians, and an HLTA.  

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. 

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. 

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. 

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. 

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). 

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION  

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment  

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.