Teacher of Science

Our successful Science department is looking for a new teacher so we can create optimal group sizes. We are looking for someone who has the passion and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on the young people at our school. We have a dedicated Science wing to the school with teaching labs, and an outstanding team of technicians. We enjoy bringing curiosity and passionate exploration to our lessons. Science is an exceedingly popular subject within the school, with a large uptake for A Levels and desire to move into science-based careers. Our extensive school site is ideal for engaging students with lessons outside of the labs including using the weather station at the top of our school tower and the habitat areas. We have 2 positions available, and we warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers only. Student progress and success is at the centre of our teaching through engaging and well-planned lessons using the range of resources the faculty has to offer. Our ideal Candidate will be: Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject Relevant teaching practice and training with the subject area Ability to inspire and motivate students Ability to work collaboratively Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Core Purpose: Ensure that students make positive progress against prior attainment, by ensuring that teaching is consistently of a high quality, progress is monitored, and appropriate measures are taken to address any areas of underachievement. Responsibilities for all teachers: Meet the relevant Teachers’ Standards Promote the values and aims of the school Follow all relevant school policies To be aware of, and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers Treat students, parents, and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect To comply with the school’s Health & Safety policy and statutory requirements Plan lessons and sequences of lessons, ensuring lessons have pace and variety, that learning is personalised to meet individual learning needs and that teaching caters for the full range of learning styles of students Ensure that teaching reflects the diversity of backgrounds of students and promotes mutual respect Contribute to regular curriculum review to help maintain a relevant, stimulating, and innovative curriculum provision Take responsibility for personal continuing professional development to ensure that knowledge and skills are kept up to date with respect to subject(s), pedagogy and curriculum developments plus wider school, local and national issues Assess progress of students in line with policy and records to ensure regular feedback and encouragement is given to students to take responsibility for their own learning Instigate measures to address the causes of i