Science Secondary School Teacher in Blackwood, Caerphilly

Location: Blackwood

Salary: £172.98/day

Contract Type: Full time

About the School

Thank you for your interest in the post of Secondary School Teacher at our school in Blackwood. Our school is a thriving and inclusive secondary school that serves the local community with pride. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that enables all pupils to achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Our school was most recently inspected by Estyn and continues to build on strong foundations of teaching, learning and wellbeing. There are approximately 200+ across each year group. Our school caters for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds, and we are proud of our diverse, supportive and respectful school community. We place a strong emphasis on high expectations, positive relationships and a culture of collaboration. Supporting pupils’ wellbeing sits alongside academic success, and staff work closely together to ensure every learner is known, supported and challenged appropriately.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Science teacher to join our growing and committed staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated teacher who has the passion and drive to make a real impact on teaching and learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality lessons, maintaining high standards in the classroom and contributing positively to pupil outcomes. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and will work as part of a collaborative department that values professional dialogue and continual improvement. The ability to support and promote the use of Welsh within the classroom and wider school life is desirable. We are looking for a reflective and forward-thinking practitioner who will contribute to the wider life of our school, including extracurricular activities and whole-school initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards it)
• An honours degree in a relevant subject (Science based)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of working with pupils across a range of abilities
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues to raise attainment
• Strong subject knowledge and an understanding of current educational developments
• An understanding of effective teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good ICT skills and the ability to use technology to enhance learning
• The ability to motivate and inspire pupils
• Enthusiasm, resilience and a genuine passion for teaching
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and the wider life of our school
• Excellent written and spoken English
• The ability to speak Welsh, or a willingness to develop Welsh language skills

Why Join Us

• Improving attendance and punctuality across the school
• Embedding a culture of positive relationships and high expectations
• Ensuring consistency in feedback, challenge and pupil progress
• Increasing opportunities for pupils to hear and use Welsh confidently
• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and training
• A clear performance management process focused on growth and support
• The opportunity to work in a school that values wellbeing, collaboration and ambition

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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