Teaching Vacancies
Science Teacher – Rainhill High School
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching KS3 and KS4 Science, preferably with a focus on Chemistry.
- Inspiring and engaging pupils through strong subject knowledge.
- Maintaining and improving pupil performance in popular Science subjects.
- Collaboration and teamwork with colleagues.
- Demonstrating high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
- Developing students love of learning in science.
- Meeting the standards and expectations of the school.
- Following the KS3 and GCSE Science syllabus, and the A Level syllabi in Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
- Experience in raising achievement and securing improvements.
- Articulating a vision for learning.
Skills and Expertise
- Good Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
- PGCE in relevant subject area
- QTS/QTLS
- Evidence of further professional development at Masters level.
- Relevant, recent experience of working in an 11-16 or 11-18 school
- Experience of teaching across the ability spectrum
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to equity in provision for students
- Ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students, staff, and parents
- Willingness to get involved in the wider life of the school
- Ability and experience of teaching Science and Chemistry to GCSE
- Ability or experience of teaching Science subjects to A level
- Evidence of excellent teaching at least Good judgments
- Evidence of Outstanding practice
- Evidence of all the Teaching Standards in routine practice
- Evidence of inclusive practice
- Evidence of substantial contribution to extra-curricular activities
- Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Part of a high-achieving school with a strong reputation.
- High expectations of students and staff.
- Ambitious curriculum with excellent pastoral care and support.
- Wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities (trips, sports).
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and community cohesion.
- Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of safer recruitment.