Science Teacher

White Rose Academies Trust are looking to recruit a Science teacher to work according to the ethos and expectations of the academies in order to achieve our key aim of improving outcomes for students.

Please note that this job description should be read in conjunction with the National Core Standards for Teachers for main-scale post holders, and the post-threshold standards where applicable.

You may be deployed in any White Rose Academies Trust location; you will be compensated for your additional travel costs if working across more than one academy. 

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure good progress for all students within groups taught through the planning and preparation of high quality lessons which engage, motivate and support learners and adhere to the Academy Teaching and Learning Standard
• Strive to deliver a consistently good standard of teaching
• Take responsibility within own teaching areas and in the execution of general duties for the creation of a positive climate for learning which results in positive, respectful attitudes from students
• Consistently apply the academies behaviour policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academies
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students within the Area Team and Academies ARR schedule
• In consultation with the Team Leader, contribute to the planning, design and production of good quality teaching materials and resources, appropriate to age and ability, in accordance with the Area Development Plan
• To deliver Science at Key Stage 3 and 4:  including all three Sciences up to GCSE and possibly Key Stage 5 A’Level sciences and BTEC.
• Within the Area Team, make a strong contribution to agreed PSHCE areas as designated to the subject area through ‘immersion’ curriculum experiences
• Contribute to the wider life of the academies by participating in the provision of Extension, Enrichment and Enhancement activities through the planned programme
• Attend meetings, including parents’ consultation sessions, and fulfil duties on rotas as specified in the Staff Handbook
• Implement all Trust policies with regard to registration, student absence, student uniform, use of planners and other routines detailed in the staff handbook
• Observe Trust rules relating to the safeguarding of students, health and safety requirements, and equality policies
• Participate in full staff and area meetings, actively contributing to Trust decision making and consultation procedures
• Participate fully in the Trust Performance Management process, engaging in professional development activities which enhance personal performance, fulfil personal potential and contribute effectively to the implementation of the Trust’s goals for our academies to be outstanding places of learning
• Uphold the professional standards of dress, behaviour, attitudes and team spirit which will ensure the academies are pleasant, positive places to learn and work

For further information and to apply please visit www.whiteroseacademies.org and complete the application form.

Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org

Closing date for completed applications: Friday 10th June 2016
Interview date: TBC
Start Date: TBC