Science Teacher

Team: Education and Teaching

Interview Date: Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Closing date: Tuesday, 08 December 2020, 23:59 

The positive impact you can have on a young person’s life is most likely the reason you got into teaching in the first place. At Avon Park school in Rugby, that impact will be greater than you could have imagined. 

As part of the Witherslack Group, we provide outstanding schooling for young people with a range of complex educational needs. For instance, some function at an incredibly high level but may have ADHD, social communication difficulties or autism and struggle to maintain concentration, whilst others may need emotional support to help them achieve their potential. Each young person’s set of needs requires a unique approach. Our teachers are there to channel their individual capabilities into academic success, as part of a holistic and uniquely attentive educational strategy – and all of this from a setting that is truly inspiring to both pupils and teachers. 

The role 

Key to this role will be learning what each pupil is particularly interested in, how they learn and how they are motivated. Then channeling those factors into the way you teach each of the subjects so every pupil gets the most out of them. 

How will you inspire the idea that science isn’t just something that happens under lab conditions but impacts the world we live in every day? How will you stimulate this way of thinking in classes made up of pupils with a range of capabilities? What makes Witherslack Group different to other schools is the resources you’ll have at your disposal to help you meet those challenges. With fully equipped, cutting-edge labs, robust TA support and the ability to tailor accreditations to individual abilities, you’ll be able to get as creative as you like when it comes to engaging young people and encouraging them to reach their full potential.  

You’ll be working with young people right up until the end of Key Stage 4. It will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, but whether you’ve given a particularly inspiring lesson or helped a pupil with a presentation or exam arrangements, you can expect to take home a sense of having done something amazing every single day. As all teachers know, some of those days may be harder than others but, at Witherslack Group, you’re never alone. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team, not just with other teachers across the school and Group but with our in-house psychologists, family liaison officers and therapy professionals. All pulling together to create the best possible outcomes for our pupils. 

The person 

We’re looking for a Science Teacher with a vision. The kind of person who wants to make a difference and knows the pathway that will allow them to do so. Someone who also wants to be part of the conversation when it comes to group decisions on how we, as a Group, best meet the needs of each child with regard to training, support and annual reviews. 

Aware of the standards that Ofsted look out for and always conscious to exceed them, you’ll be the kind of teacher who is never anything but engaged and engaging. What’s more, you’ll be excited by the prospect of our small class sizes of 8 pupils or less, (with at least one Teaching Assistant) and will seize upon this as an opportunity to tailor learning to individuals and build stronger, more insightful teacher/pupil relationships. Empathetic and passionate, you’ll understand that our pupils’ journeys aren’t necessarily linear. If you haven’t worked in SEN before, but are enthusiastic and motivated to make the move, we’ll give you all the additional training and support you require. 

The rewards 

The benefit of doing a role like this is it feels good. Every day brings a sense of hard-won achievement and progress. There are also some outstanding rewards – in fact, our salary and benefits package is one of the best in the sector. It includes: 

• A highly competitive salary
•  Full school holidays
• Teacher pension scheme or a range of flexible pension options to suit personal circumstances (where applicable)
• A comprehensive, market-leading induction and ongoing training
• Extensive Group staff benefits, such as a Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free lunches
• Free DBS Enhanced checks for all new employees

 To find out more please contact Katy Grace – Senior Administrator on 01788 524448 

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.