Headteacher: Mr Adam Shelley MEd, BSc Hons, PGCE, NPQH
Teaching Vacancies
Required for January 2022, an enthusiastic, well-qualified and successful classroom practitioner to teach Science at KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver their specialism up to A Level, ideally they will be a Physics or Chemistry specialists, but Biology specialists are also welcome to apply. We are looking for a colleague who has a real passion for their subject, who is reflective and able to enthuse, motivate and challenge their students. The ideal candidate upholds high standards in their teaching and professional development and has high expectations for student learning.
We are an outwardly facing school in a beautiful part of the country and this is a great time to join our school as we have recently established a multi-academy trust with three of our feeder primary schools (The Minerva Learning Trust). There will be opportunities to work closely with these schools as part of the science department, for example we offer Year 5 challenge days, which are always oversubscribed and organise the Minerva Learning Trust Science Fair to encourage and engage younger students.
The science department encourages STEM initiatives and our teams have reached National Levels in both the Land rover 4x4 Challenge and Flying Start Challenge. We also run in school Science competitions, Key Stage 3 Science club, Eco-groups and Wilderness Warriors.
The successful candidate will be joining a department of 7 science specialist teachers. Science is a popular subject in the school and we offer AQA Separate Sciences and AQA Combined Science Trilogy options at GCSE. Our Key Stage 3 & 4 Schemes of work are based on AQA’s five year curriculum and we are well resourced, with access to Kerboodle for all our students as well as text books available at both Key Stage 3 and 4 for class work.
At A level we teach the OCR-A Specifications in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. These are all very popular courses and our students make excellent progress during their studies in the Joint Sixth Form.
Our department supports PGCE and Schools direct trainees through our work with the Jurassic Coast Alliance and we have several staff involved in training our students.
Please visit the school website for more information about the school and if you feel you require more information about us or the role please contact Mrs K Hazle, Head of the Science Faculty who will be happy to help you hazlek@colfox.dorset.sch.uk.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We accept applications from all potential candidates including NQT, main scale and UPS colleagues.
An application form be downloaded below or you can apply online at: www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs.
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Amanda Tuck a.tuck@colfox.dorset.sch.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 7 October 2021
Interviews will be held before half term.
If you do not hear from us by Friday 15 October 2021, then unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
The Minerva Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will be vetted through a DBS check.
Required for January 2022, a well-qualified and successful classroom practitioner to join the department as a Second in Science with responsibility for Key Stage 3 Science Studies. This is a new post to boost our already successful team.
The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver their specialism up to A Level, whether that is as a Physics, Chemistry or Biology specialist. We are looking for a colleague who has a real passion for their subject, who is reflective and able to enthuse, motivate and challenge their students. The ideal candidate upholds high standards in their teaching and professional development and has high expectations for student learning. They should also be able to manage and appraise science staff and take on responsibility for the Scheme of Learning and Assessment at Key Stage 3.
We are an outwardly facing school in a beautiful part of the country and this is a great time to join our school as we form part of an established multi-academy trust with three of our feeder primary schools (The Minerva Learning Trust). There will be opportunities to work closely with these schools as part of the science department, for example we offer, Year 5 challenge days, which are always oversubscribed and we plan to continue to organise the Minerva Learning Trust Science Fair to encourage and engage younger students. The science department encourages STEM initiatives and our teams have reached National Levels in both the Land rover 4x4 Challenge and Flying Start Challenge. We also run in-school Science competitions, Key Stage 3 Science club, Eco-groups and Wilderness Warriors.
The successful candidate will be joining a department of 7 science specialist teachers. Science is a popular subject in the school, and we offer AQA Separate Sciences and AQA Combined Science Trilogy options at GCSE. Our Key Stage 3 & 4 Schemes of work are based on AQA’s five-year curriculum, we are well resourced, with access to Kerboodle for all our students as well as textbooks available at both Key Stage 3 and 4 for class work. As a Second in the department the successful candidate would be looking to lead and improve outcomes at Key Stage 3 with a focus on challenge for all and implementing the post Covid curriculum successfully.
At A level we teach the OCR-A Specifications in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. These are all very popular courses, and our students make excellent progress during their studies in the Joint Sixth Form. Our department supports PGCE and Schools direct trainees through our work with the Jurassic Coast Alliance and we have several staff involved in training our students.
Please visit the school website for more information about the school and if you feel you require more information about us or the role please contact Mrs K Hazle, Head of the Science Faculty who will be happy to help you hazlek@colfox.dorset.sch.uk.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We accept applications from all potential candidates including NQT, main scale and UPS colleagues.
An application form can be downloaded below or you can apply online at: www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs.
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Amanda Tuck a.tuck@colfox.dorset.sch.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 7 October 2021
Interviews will be held before half term.
If you do not hear from us by Friday 15 October 2021, then unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
The Minerva Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will be vetted through a DBS check.
Support Staff Vacancies
We are looking for an efficient, creative, and flexible person to join our team, to provide administrative support to the school’s Pastoral Team and Trust’s Data Manager.
The person must be numerate, computer literate with relevant data administration experience.
Main Job Purpose:
To collect, collate and input data including the recording of:
· Pupil personal and medical details
· Attendance
· Assessment
· Reporting
· Lesson attendance
· Examination
· Timetable
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Details and an application form can be found below or you can apply directly at www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs and selecting School Support Staff.
Should you would like to discuss the role in more detail, or even arrange a tour of the school please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Amanda Tuck a.tuck@colfox.dorset.sch.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 5 October 2021
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 11 October 2021
Start Date: ASAP
If you have not heard from us by Friday 8 October 2021, then unfortunately, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
The Minerva Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will be vetted through a DBS check.
30 hours per week (term time only plus 2 non student days)
Permanent Post Grade 5 (SCP4-6) £9.81-£10.21 per hour
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our successful and vibrant SEND department. The department is committed to supporting a wide range of needs to enable students to achieve and be successful at school.
The successful TA will work with more complex students within the SEND hub and support a wider range of needs in mainstream lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4. They will have good interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to relate well with students. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to work independently and to remain calm under pressure.
The main responsibilities for the job will include:
- Delivering prescribed interventions to students under the direction of the SENCO or Assistant SENCO.
- Supporting students’ learning within the classroom.
- Liaising with class teachers as appropriate.
- Contributing towards meeting the SEN statutory requirement for our students.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in working with young people with SEN and a desire to see young people achieve their potential. Achievement of NVQ level 3 or equivalent for Teaching Assistants will be beneficial, as will specific training on special educational needs, for example, how to support students with dyslexia, autism etc.
An application form can be downloaded below or you can apply online at: www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs. Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Amanda Tuck a.tuck@colfox.dorset.sch.uk
To discuss the vacancy further or if you have any queries please contact Bryan Glover SENCO or Claire Baker Assistant SENCO on 01308 422291.
Closing Date: Thursday 7 October 2021
Interview Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Post to Start: ASAP
If you do not hear from us by Wednesday 13 October 2021 then unfortunately, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
The Minerva Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will be vetted through a DBS check