Teacher of Science

Salary : Teachers' Pay Scales Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4FTE or 0.6FTE). Please indicate within your application whether you're applying for a 0.4 or 0.6 position We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our thriving Science department. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring educator to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning in the next generation of scientists. The successful candidate will: Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 Deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that promote discovery and critical thinking Support students in developing confidence, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the sciences. Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment opportunities, STEM clubs, and trips. Have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school Be able to build relationships quickly Show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School Be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable We are looking for someone who is organised, committed and able to motivate our young people. We want someone who will go the extra mile. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. The school has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. We have bespoke Internal Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting. The school has a growing 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a Techno Gym Suite (staff use free of charge), AstroTurf, Multi-Use Games Area, a full-scale climbing and bouldering wall, wonderful grass pitches that drain well, tennis courts, five ICT suites, a 6th Form/Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, free staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling. To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page. Should you wish to arrange a visit to view our school, please do not hesitate to contact Channon Bruton, Office Manager on Channon.Bruton@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and she will be happy to arrange this for you. SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It wi