Teacher of Science with KS3 or KS4 Lead

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our successful and supportive team in a well-established department. The teacher appointed will be required to continue to raise standards throughout the school and will be required to teach Science across KS3, KS4, and all ability ranges. We have a range of departmental initiatives which provide opportunities for the right candidate to cultivate their creative capabilities. The Science Department is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and the post represents an ideal opportunity to work in a happy, friendly and positive environment. We offer an excellent induction and support programme for new teachers.

Responsibilities:

• To teach Science throughout the School in KS3 and KS4.
• To develop innovative, traditional and non-traditional approaches to the Science curriculum in order to ensure appropriate access and achievement for all students.
• To teach using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning, meeting the demands of the curriculum and the needs of the students.
• To assist in the development and deployment of resources as appropriate.
• To plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• To assess, record and report on the attainment, attendance and progress of students keeping such records as required.
• To monitor and record student progress according to the School’s assessment policy.
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the School’s procedures and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.
• To set, mark and record homework according to the homework timetable.
• To assess students’ work in line with School policies and procedures referring to student performance targets.
• To provide pastoral support to students with special educational needs.
• To run intervention or extra-curricular sessions if required.
• To teach some lessons in our primary school within the MAT if required.

Experience:

• To understand the requirements of the National Curriculum for Science.
• To have teaching experience in a culturally diverse secondary school.
• To have experience of working with mixed ability students.

Qualifications / Training:

• To have a Degree in a relevant subject.
• To be a qualified Teacher of Science (PGCE or equivalent) or training for QTS.

Knowledge / Skills:

• To be aware of the requirements for the National Curriculum.
• To have excellent literacy skills, including proficiency in accurate written and spoken English.
• To have good numeracy skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics).
• To have excellent communication skills (both oral and in writing) – the ability to make points clearly and confidently, providing information and advice in accurate spoken English, and able to understand the views of others.
• To be able to adapt work effectively to suit the needs of all students.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.