Science Teacher

Are you ambitious and passionate about raising student achievement and enabling every child to reach their potential?
Are you looking for a post that offers you the chance to teach enthusiastic and motivated students in a supportive and calm environment?
Do you want a position that offers you excellent continued professional development and opportunities for career advancement?

We are seeking an inspiring, innovative, highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic Science teacher with a passion for Science to teach both KS3 and KS4. You will need to deliver consistently high quality lessons which demonstrate good /outstanding teaching, have genuine enthusiasm to work with our young people and thrive on challenge to attain positive outcomes.

We are looking for an excellent Science teacher who:

• has a passion for teaching and a commitment to self-directed learning
• has high expectations of themselves and of the children
• has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• has clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life
• has been judged by others to have high quality teaching skills

The successful candidate will have consistently high expectations; nurture a thirst for knowledge and understanding, and a love of learning in all our students. You will be committed to raising standards, achieving excellence for all and be a committed member of our school team.

You will:

• Be an enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 3 & 4 Science Teacher with a track record of raising student achievement
• Be able to support students in reaching their full potential, including employing a range of intervention strategies
• Be interested in Self-Directed Learning and be open to different pedagogical approaches
• Respect the school’s ethos, aims and values
• Enjoy being part of a supportive and progressive team
• Be willing to engage in continued professional development

We offer:

• An excellent working environment with good resources
• A professional team culture
• Students that are keen to excel
• A supportive community and parents
• Attractive and competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications - salary and benefits are based on the Trust’s own scale and are representative of attracting the highest quality professionals
• The opportunity to enhance your teaching experience through continued professional development
• Middle leadership positions may be available for suitably qualified and/or experienced colleagues

At the Berkeley Campus we seek to promote excellence in education and enjoy outstanding student achievement, engagement and behaviour, reflecting the Christian ethos and values of the school.

If you would like to become part of our dedicated team at the Berkeley Campus, we would like to hear from you. For more information about Focus Schools please visit: http://berkeley.focus-school.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust.

We invite you to contact Lucy Sherrin on 01453 511282 for an informal conversation. A recruitment pack is available from: recruit.1@focuslearningorg.com

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged to appreciate the supportive learning environment available.

Completed application forms to be received by 12:00 noon on May 23rd 2016
Interviews for successful candidates will be held week commencing 6th June 2016

Affiliated to Focus Learning Trust who provides direction and support to over 32 UK schools. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and successful references.

Focus School - Berkeley Campus
Wanswell, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9RS