Teacher of Science

We can offer you the opportunity to deliver a dynamic curriculum within our ambitious Science department that achieves exceptional outcomes from all year groups. Whatever your career stage, you will be supported to develop well-structured learning programmes and to enhance your teaching tool kit, so that our students are able to excel in becoming better scientists. We welcome applications from all teachers including ECTs. So, whether you are looking to reinvigorate your engagement with the profession, or you are new to teaching and want to develop your talent, this is the ideal role and environment for you. As a standalone academy, we believe in our teachers being able to do the role they are employed to do, which is to deliver engaging lessons to our students. We therefore have an easy and structured behaviour system for our students and you to follow in lessons. After this, we have dedicated teams who intervene and leave you to continue with the job you love doing! Our Head of Science would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to meet the department and answer any questions you may have. As Teacher of Science, you will be welcomed into an experienced team of professionals to: Progress the Science department to even greater successes Plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons that will challenge and inspire our students Encourage students to have high expectations of themselves and their behaviour Engage students in study at GCSE Level (Biology or Chemistry/A-Level is desirable) Be a positive role model and supportive mentor to students, making a lasting impact on their lives The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work. We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you: Generous employer pension contribution at 28.6% basic salary from April 2024 Early Friday finish at 1:00pm Supportive and practical marking policy Career development with a bespoke CPD programme Excellent newly refurbished teaching facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with the role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as caring for an injured/upset child. It may have regular contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. The Bishop of Winchester Academy is committed to safeguarding