Science Teacher in London

We are seeking an exceptional Science Teacher with KS5 experience to inspire the next generation of scientists, who cares deeply about the pupils they teach and are dedicated to helping our pupils access real options.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest standard so that pupils make exceptional progress.
• Provide a nurturing environment that helps pupils to develop as learners.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining discipline across the whole academy.
• Create a positive climate for learning, by explicitly teaching lesson routines and applying behaviour systems consistently and fairly.
• Contribute to the planning of assessments and subject specific revision, including preparing pupils for national examinations.

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to teach and work in the U.K.
• Strong A Levels or equivalent.
• Degree in Science or degree in a closely related subject.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Mastery of and enthusiasm for Science.
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum.
• Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy.
• Experience of reflecting on and improving teaching practice to increase pupil achievement.
• Effective and systematic behaviour management.

Benefits

• Bespoke professional development to all team members.
• Opportunity to plan and moderate with colleagues in the same discipline, beyond our own school gates.
• Breadth of opportunities - many of our team have taken on leadership roles progressing from one of our sister schools.
• Benefits beyond the classroom including everything from shopping discounts to a supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us

We are a non-denominational, mixed gender school based in a brand-new building with top class facilities. We serve a wonderfully diverse community and two fifths of our pupils receive pupil premium funding. We’re led by our values - Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind and Model Determination and our team truly unite behind our vision. Curriculum is incredibly important to us and we’ve planned backwards from university readiness to give our pupils the very best in every subject discipline. We timetable collaborative planning and love to engage in ‘productive struggle’. Every team member is supported with coaching and tailored professional development, whatever stage they are at in their career. Our extended school day (we finish at 4 four days a week and earlier on Wednesday) allows us to offer a broad, rich curriculum and timetabled enrichment for every child - but we never have meetings after school. Our team say: ‘All staff are incredibly supportive and positive, and it is a great environment to work in’.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.