bradfordgrammar.com Candidate Brief for the position of Teacher of Physics Start Date: September 2016 Ref: REQ000092

bradfordgrammar.com Department The Physics and Electronics Department is one of the most successful at BGS. It has a highly-qualified and committed team of teachers who are passionate about Physics and even more so about the teaching of it. The Physics and Electronics Department presently comprises seven full time specialist teachers. We are supported by one full time, and two part time technicians. Physics and Electronics are taught in six ‘specialist’, newly refurbished laboratories located on the first floor of the Kenneth Robinson Building (KRB). Teachers can expect to have their own laboratory where the majority of their teaching will occur. Practical equipment is provided by our technicians from a central prep room and the department as a whole is extremely well resourced. As part of the Physics suite in the KRB there is a staff work room which provides each member of staff with a dedicated work and storage area plus computer access. Physics is taught as a separate subject throughout the school. We have our own two year curriculum for year 7 and year 8 students which is loosely based on the National Curriculum, with an emphasis on developing the pupils’ practical skills and having fun with the subject. Tests at the end of the summer term are on the material covered during the academic year. All pupils at BGS follow courses up to GCSE in all three science disciplines. We currently teach the EDEXCEL IGCSE syllabus from year 9. In 2015 our year 11 pupils achieved 89% A*/A at this level. The number of pupils who opt to study AS and A-Level Physics varies between about fifty and sixty, and we are one of the largest exam subject choices in the 6 th form. We teach the new linear AQA A-Level Physics syllabus and have 4 to 5 sets per year group; on average, sets contain 12 pupils. Each set is taught by two members of staff. The school’s current policy is for all students to sit the AS exams at the end of year 12 and for those that choose to continue studying A-Level Physics these exams are sat at the end of year 13. In 2015 our year 13 pupils achieved 81% A*-C. Many of our A-Level pupils go on to read science and engineering courses at university. OCR Electronics is taught at AS and A-Level only to a set of about eight in its own dedicated laboratory.

bradfordgrammar.com Role All teachers at Bradford Grammar School are responsible for the delivery of their subject(s) to their allocated classes. In this task, the subject teacher is directly responsible to the Head of Department. In addition, most teachers will be required to be Form Tutors and hence play a central part in the pastoral care of pupils. In this duty, Form Tutors are directly responsible to the Head of Year.

bradfordgrammar.com Person Inspirational, well qualified teacher Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrable high level organisational and time management skills. Resilient, thorough approach with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. A team-player with the willingness to be flexible and be committed to contributing to a full programme of extra-curricular activities.

bradfordgrammar.com What we have to offer The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive package which will include:  Enhanced annual salary scales above the state sector.  Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;  All School holidays in accordance with the published dates in the School’s calendar;  Generous remission on School fees;  Salary sacrifice schemes for:- o Cycle to Work o Childcare Vouchers o School fees o Staff qualification training  Employee Discount Platform;  Free parking;  Free school meals;  Employee Assistance Programme. Seeing is believing … See what our staff have to say about working here

bradfordgrammar.com How to apply All candidates should complete the online application form including a personal statement outlining how they meet the requirements for the role. CV’s cannot be accepted. The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 22 April Please read this document, the job description and safer recruitment document thoroughly by clicking on the links. To provide false information is an offence and may result in your application being rejected or summary dismissal, if already appointed. Selection for interview will be undertaken by a selection panel. Each panel member will assess which candidates most closely meet the necessary experience and skills criteria for the vacant role. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be expected to teach a lesson (details will be provided to you in advance) which will be observed, as well as having an interview with the selection panel. At least one member of the interview panel will hold a current Safer Recruitment Certificate. SelfDisclosureForm.pdf