Job Description
Summary:
Join a school as a Teacher of Science and inspire students to know more, do more, and achieve more.
About the School:
A school is committed to academic rigor and student success, with a mission to ensure every student knows more, does more, and achieves more. It fosters a culture of kindness, ambition, resilience, and respect, and provides a supportive environment for both students and staff.
The Opportunity:
As a Teacher of Science, you will play a vital role in inspiring students to develop a passion for science and achieve incredible results. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing science department and contribute to the development of a dynamic and innovative curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach science across Key Stages 3-5, delivering engaging and challenging lessons.
- Plan and prepare lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and national standards.
- Contribute to curriculum design and development within the science department.
- Monitor and assess student progress using data to inform teaching and intervention strategies.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Act as a Form Tutor, providing pastoral care and support to students.
- Support the school’s mission to ensure all students know more, do more, and achieve more.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to staff development initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Qualified teacher with experience in science education at Key Stages 3-5.
- Strong subject knowledge in science, with a particular focus on physics.
- Experience in curriculum planning and delivery.
- Ability to use assessment data to monitor and support student progress.
- Commitment to the school’s values of ambition, kindness, resilience, and respect.
Preferred
- Experience in teaching separate sciences.
- Experience in working with students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Experience in collaborative teaching and curriculum development.
- Experience in a multi-academy trust or similar educational setting.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with an additional IIA payment of up to £3000.
- Additional non-contact time beyond the standard 10% PPA for professional development.
- Access to health care schemes through the Mercian Academy Trust.
- Birthday day paid leave (subject to attendance measures).
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in a variety of educational settings.