Science Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out professional teaching duties as required, following academy policies, under the direction of the Principal.
• Promote high standards through effective teaching and learning of Science, including preparation, evaluation, and action planning.
• Model the academy’s vision and values.
• Contribute to the academy’s development as an ‘outstanding’ academy.
• Act on feedback to improve personal performance within academy systems.
• Contribute to implementing policies and promoting collective responsibility for their implementation.
• Plan and teach lessons considering academy context and prior attainment.
• Collaborate cross-curricularly to support Science across the academy using active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery.
• Recognize, promote, and celebrate diversity.

Skills and Expertise

• Good degree in a relevant Science discipline (A/C).
• Teaching qualification with QTS (A/C).
• Strong subject knowledge in Science up to GCSE level (A/I).
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R).
• Experience of assessment at key stages 3 and 4 (A/I/R).
• Awareness of strategies to improve student learning and achievement (A/I).
• Understanding of curriculum developments in Science (A/I).
• Ability to use various teaching and learning strategies (A/I).
• Understanding of how assessment for learning improves student performance (A/I).
• Proficiency with standard computer packages and their use in enhancing student learning (A/I).
• Ability to use student data to raise standards (A/I).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member (A/I).
• Enthusiasm for Science (A/I).
• Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to try new approaches (A/I).
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, recognising safeguarding issues (A/I/R).
• Effective oral and written communication skills with students and parents (A/I/R).
• Ability to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R).
• Willingness to share best practice within and beyond the department (A/I/R).
• (Optional) Strong ICT skills, including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS).
• Minimum of 34 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time roles, subject to service).
• Access to Delta benefits website with discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme, car leasing, and technology scheme.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance helpline.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Gym access.