Teacher of Science

Our Science Department are looking

for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Science Teacher with

a love of education to join the team to encourage all pupils to make progress

in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently nine

highly committed teachers who strive for

excellence, enjoying a range of traditional and progressive methodology and

contributing to the academic life of the school.

The Science Department is a

well-resourced department, with a team of science technicians in its own

dedicated building. The department run a variety of trips for all year groups

each academic year such as ‘GCSE Science Live’ and Winchester Science

Museum. The team also run a variety of

STEAM activities both in school and with supplementary trips through the

excellent links that they have made with businesses and organisations.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils

in order for them to excel academically

Have

relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils

Have excellent subject knowledge

Be willing to teach across the full age range of

pupils; year 7 to year 11

Enhance the quality of teaching and learning

in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good

practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active

participation in continuing professional studies programme

Teach a standard timetable

allocation

Make a positive contribution to the efficient

running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations,

attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other

tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader

Actively

safeguard and promote the welfare of children

Support

the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning

Adhere

to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification: Good degree in a directly

related subject (desirable) Thorough knowledge of the (11-16)

subject Curriculum up to GCSE Recognised teaching

qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience Awareness of Safeguarding

requirements and good practice Good level of IT literacy Be capable of delivering

inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of

pupils at the school Be able to demonstrate a

positive and authoritative rapport with pupils Excellent and effective

classroom management skills Have excellent communication

skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors Be organised and

self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines A good sense of humour