This permanent Teacher of Science post sits in the Science Department at The Milton Keynes Academy. The work centres on teaching science, assessing progress and building students' understanding through an inclusive curriculum. Practical enquiry and scientific thinking are central to the department, with a Monday-to-Friday timetable from 8:25am to 3:25pm. The role is 32.5 hours a week; checks include an enhanced DBS, a separate barred-list check and references, with online checks and, where appropriate, a prohibition-from-teaching search.
What the job involves
- Teach well-planned science lessons that support students' progress and understanding
- Use assessment and feedback to guide learning and help students identify next steps
- Work with colleagues, including Inclusion Staff, to support learners and improve the curriculum and department
- Maintain consistent behaviour expectations and a safe, respectful classroom
- Track and record attendance, progress and attainment accurately
- Contribute to schemes of learning, teaching resources and marking policies
- Undertake tutoring and pastoral responsibilities supporting students' wider development
- Build effective working relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
- Promote the academy's values and expectations through professional conduct
- Take part in professional development, performance management and school improvement
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
- Contribute to school life and undertake reasonable duties, supporting access for students with SEND and EAL
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Deliver engaging, well-planned teaching that supports good or better progress
- Use assessment for learning and feedback to make students' next steps clear
- Work collaboratively on learner needs, curriculum development and departmental improvement
- Apply consistent behaviour routines and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment
- Track attendance, progress and attainment, and contribute to schemes, resources and marking policies
- Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies
Checks & eligibility
- Shortlisted candidates undergo online checks before interview
- Enhanced DBS check and separate barred-list check
- References and, where appropriate, a prohibition-from-teaching search
- Post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Other
- Support students' social, moral and personal development through tutoring and pastoral care
- Uphold the academy's ethos, values and community expectations
- Engage in professional development, performance management and school improvement
- Commit to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and undertake reasonable duties
- Promote inclusive access to learning for students with SEND and EAL
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction
- Ongoing professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- TLR available for a suitable candidate
Teacher of Science in Milton Keynes employer: Bidvane
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