Teacher of Physics

The post would suit equally a newly or recently qualified teacher (ECT/RQT) or a more experienced teacher seeking a new challenge.

About OSH

Old Swinford Hospital is one of the country’s leading state boarding schools founded in 1667. The majority of the School’s students are boarders who come from a wide range of backgrounds in the UK and also from the EU and overseas.

In September 2021,girls joined thelower school, having been studyinghereas

Sixth Formers since 2004. To support this expansion, a modern and state-of-the art teaching building, Swinford Court, was acquired, and as such has increased the footprint of our campus by about a fifth.

At OSH, we combine academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme within a distinctive community that enables every young person to thrive.

At the heart of OSH is a deep and enduring belief in the potential of every young person. Rooted in a rich heritage of educational opportunity, scholarship and character development, our school is much more than a place of learning - it's a community where students are known, valued and developed in a way that will allow them to flourish in their adult lives and contribute positively to society.

This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of life ngside a strong academic curriculum, we offer an extensive co-curricular programme that includes competitive sport, music, drama, the Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and a wide range of clubs and societies. These opportunities play a vital role in developing character, fostering curiosity and nurturing qualities such as leadership, emotional intelligence, adaptability and resilience.

About the Science Department

The Science Department is a popular and well-established academic department sics follows the AQA specification at both GCSE and A Level.

Consisting of eleven specialist teachers and two full time technicians, the department prepares pupils for double and triple award style qualifications at GCSE, as well as A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Its extra-curricular STEM club prepares pupils for local competitions and national Olympiads and the department enjoys putting on trips and visits to local and more distant places of interest, from Birmingham University to CERN.

A Sixth Form run ‘Med Soc’ is particularly popular amongst the biologists and chemists.

The department is fortunate to have nine labs in purpose-built accommodation. This provision is augmented by classrooms which are used for non-practical teaching.

Science is set from Year 9 and GCSE examination entries are determined at the end of Year 9. A Level science sets usually number around 14 students per set and OSH science students regularly go off to study engineering (especially automotive), medicine, biomedical and geosciences at undergraduate level.

Person Specification

• Genuine resilience, a ‘can-do’ attitude and an enthusiasm for teaching young people
• A belief that young people have potential and can achieve, despite any obstacles they may face
• A graduate teacher with a keen academic interest in the subjects from Year 7 to Year 13 and beyond
• The willingness and ability to teach English at all age and ability levels within the school, up to and including A Level
• The ability to work as part of a successful and supportive team
• Interest in taking an active part in the development of the curriculum within the school
• Interest in planning and contributing to extra-curricular activities
• Flexibility and imagination in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes
• The ability to contribute to the wider School curriculum and the personal development of our pupils
• Commitment to…