Location: Ashlawn School, Rugby, UK
Salary: MPS / UPS (with possible TLR opportunities)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Education Phases: Secondary, Sixth Form Or College;
Job Roles: Teacher;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;
Subjects: Physics;
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Interview Date: 22 October 2026
Expected Working Start Date: January 2027 - subject to vetting
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Ashlawn School is a high-performing, co-educational bi-lateral school located in Rugby, Warwickshire. As part of the Transforming Lives Educational Trust (TLET), we offer both selective grammar and non-selective places, creating a unique and inclusive learning environment where all students are challenged and supported to achieve their full potential. With a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and a vibrant co-curricular programme, Ashlawn is a forward-thinking school committed to continuous improvement. Our staff are passionate, dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to inspire a love of learning and shape the leaders of tomorrow. Joining Ashlawn means becoming part of a dynamic, supportive community that values innovation, ambition, and the development of every individual—both students and staff alike.
Job Description
Job Purpose:
To plan, implement, and deliver a broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, while supporting a designated subject area. The role aims to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to achieve their full individual potential, contributes to raising standards of attainment, and supports the school’s commitment to fostering both personal and academic development.
Main Role & Responsibilities:
Vision and Purpose
● To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
● To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
● To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment.
● To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Teaching and Learning
● To teach pupils according to their educational needs using responsive and adaptive teaching, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in school and elsewhere
● To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep such records as are required by school and curriculum team policy.
● To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
● To ensure that Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are reflected in the teaching/learning experience of pupils
● To undertake a designated programme of teaching.
● To ensure a high-quality learning experience for pupils which meets internal and external quality standards.
● To prepare and update subject materials.
● To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to pupil needs and demands of the syllabus.
● To maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
● To undertake assessment of pupils as requested by external examination bodies, curriculum team and school procedures.
● To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required in line with both the school’s feedback policy and the policy of any curriculum team the post holder is working within.
Operational and Strategic Planning
● To assist in the development and implementation of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies.
● To plan and prepare lessons.
Curriculum Provision and Development
● To assist the Head of Faculty to ensure that the curriculum area provides a range of teaching which complements the school’s strategic objectives.
● To assist in the process of curriculum development and change so as to ensure the continued relevance to the needs of pupils, examining and awarding bodies and the school’s Strategic Objectives.
Management Information
● To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for MIS, registers, etc.
● To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of pupils.
● To track pupil progress and use information to inform teaching and learning.
Marketing and Liaison
● To take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and liaison events with partner schools.
● To contribute to the development of effective subject links with external agencies.
● To promote a positive image of the School through dealings with outside bodies.
Management of Resources
● To contribute to the process of the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.
● To assist the Head of Faculty to identify resource needs and to contribute to the efficient/effective use of physical resources.
● To co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, curriculum team and the pupils.
Pupil Achievement
● To make use of assessment data at team level to set appropriate subject targets and to track and monitor the progress of pupils within the team.
● To implement the School Rewards, Feedback and Reporting policies, to monitor their implementation and to give feedback to pupils.
● To take responsibility for the behaviour of pupils within the team and to deal with any problems in keeping with the School Positive Behaviour Policy.
● To meet statutory requirements for assessment.
● To prepare pupils for national assessment at the end of Key Stage 4 (and ideally Key Stage 5).
● To promote co-curriculum activities beyond the taught day which give pupils the opportunity to take responsibility and to extend their learning.
Staff, Performance Management and Professional Development
● We are committed to ongoing CPD and offer a variety of formal and informal support to all staff no matter what their role.
Premises and Administration
● To ensure that the team’s learning environment is safe, well maintained and attractive and in keeping with the School Health and Safety policy, reporting any concerns directly to the Site Manager.
Other Specific Duties
● To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example.
● To promote actively the school’s corporate policies.
● To continue personal development as agreed.
● To comply with the school’s Health and Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
● To undertake any other duty as specified by STPCD not mentioned in the above.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all staff, children and young people and to be committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
As an employee within the TLET family, you can expect standard contractual benefits including sick pay, holiday pay, pensions* and pay reviews in accordance with STPCD and NJC national guidelines.
In addition, we are pleased to offer the current additional benefits for our staff:
- Access to the Health Assured employee assistance programme
- One "Thank You Day" per annum
- Eye care vouchers
- A cycle to work scheme
- Clothing (including coats) to be provided in accordance with PPE requirements across all sites
Where possible, we also aim to signpost opportunities for our staff to access discounts and special offers for the education sector. Recent examples have included:
- Gym membership in accordance with the agreed local discount
- Teacher discounts with certain retailers
Desired Criteria
● Evidence of further development of Science knowledge and experience.
● Ability to teach Science to KS5 level
● Knowledge of responsive and adaptive teaching.
● Evidence of understand of current research and pedagogy within Science.
● Able to contribute to the development of the KS5 scheme of learning.
● Able to contribute to the drafting/amending of assessment materials the KS5 Science syllabus
Essential Criteria
● Qualified Teacher Status in Science
● First degree in appropriate subject
● Teaching Science to KS3 / 4
● Ability to develop knowledge and understanding of the key concepts in Science.
● Evidence of understanding young people’s emotional and educational needs
● Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
● Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
● Effective verbal and written communication skills
● A good working knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
● Good time management skills
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and issues appropriately
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Ability to take responsibility and work with autonomy within set boundaries
● To establish good working relationships at all levels – pupils, teachers, senior management, board of trustees etc
● Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek CPD
● Able to monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and school policy
● Able to identify the necessary resources which ensure high quality teaching and learning
● Able to assess the needs of individuals to inform the targeting of individual needs.
● Able to contribute to the development of the Science KS3 and KS4 schemes of learning.
● Able to contribute to the drafting/amending of assessment materials the KS3/KS4 Science syllabus
● Calm
● Confident
● Flexible
● Reliable
● Professional and confident
● Commitment to providing co-curriculum opportunism of pupils
Documents
Teacher of Science (maternity cover) in Rugby employer: Ashlawn School
Ashlawn School is an exceptional employer located in Rugby, Warwickshire, offering a vibrant and inclusive work environment where teachers are valued and supported. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff have access to tailored training opportunities that foster growth and career advancement, ensuring that educators can thrive and inspire the next generation. The school's collaborative culture promotes innovation and ambition, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to make a meaningful impact.
