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Science Teacher (with potential leadership opportunities)

Science Teacher (with potential leadership opportunities)

OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus

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Salary:
From £25,714 to £36,690 dependent upon skills and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Required June 2021
Apply by:
19 April 2021

Job overview

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9,000 students are benefitting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods such as Self-Directed Learning and extensive use of learning technologies. 

Due to stable growth our small and friendly team at our Newtown Campus are looking to recruit an experienced and interactive Science Teacher to join the team on a full time, temporary basis (1 year maternity cover)  basis to teach our students in KS3-KS4. You will be adept at coaching our students to see and lead through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson. 

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail. 


You will: 

  • Have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree or a similar Science related qualification 
  • Possess recent experience of teaching Science to students in KS3-KS4
  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum for GCSE Science including exam specifications. 
  • Possess a good understanding of SEND procedures
  • Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom for both theory and practical sessions, as well as in our modern learning centre
  • Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
  • Respect and promote the schools Ethos and Values


We offer:

  • Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
  • Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
  • Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students 
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
  • A competitive salary (including a staff laptop) and Teachers Pension Contributions
  • Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career - equivalent to 100 hours per academic year


Key responsibilities:

  • To plan, implement and monitor schemes of work, lesson plans and student Self-Directed Learning assignments for your subject.
  • To ensure the Self-Directed Learning philosophy of the school is present in the opportunities for students
  • To develop and fully utilise assignments and tasks on the school virtual learning environment (Canvas) including homework, quizzes and discussion forums 
  • Use a wide range of resources and extracurricular activities to provide students with a broad range of activities and experiences in keeping with the School’s guidelines 
  • To set targets, based on prior attainment and undertake effective, informative marking and feedback which will extend and develop all students 
  • To keep appropriate records of progress and attainment of students for use in planning and for reporting accordingly to parents 
  • To plan effectively to meet the needs of pupil’s progress in line with the National Framework profile and to report to parents 
  • To use teaching strategies that keeps pupils engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources 
  • To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident 
  • To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility. 
  • To deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the school Mission Statement, Positive Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy
  • To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which you work 


For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: http://www.oneschoolglobal.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Please email recruitment@uk.oneschoolglobal.com for an application pack or if you have any questions about the role. 


Closing Date for application forms: Midday on Monday 19th April 2021 

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC 

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 


OneSchool Global UK Newtown is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus

We are a small school on the border of Wales; a truly scenic and rural school.

Our school is not just about academic success but also about ensuring we develop and nurture students to become good people who have an awareness of the wider global context we live and work.

Our aim is to ensure that all students leaving the school have a set of qualifications that will open doors for them in the future and are prepared for the world of work and life in the future.

Our students are our biggest asset. They are willing to learn, open to new challenges, resilient, and their behaviour for learning is excellent. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and are offered extra-curricular opportunities as well.

The Campus has great facilities, cross-curricular ICT suite, a Learning Centre and individual laptops for students in Years 7-13. In addition to this, students benefit from a volleyball court, tennis courts and a football field. The campus has a dedicated science lab and excellent Primary facilities.

Why should I work at One School Global UK Newtown Campus?

  • Newtown Campus is a place where we engender a culture of learning to learn through a self-directed approach to study.
  • We are located in the beautiful Welsh countryside in a purpose-built building designed to facilitate student-centred teaching and learning.
  • We are a small and friendly campus where everyone knows each other and works collaboratively towards joint goals.
  • Team spirit is key to Newtown, we are looking for people to join our team  who are flexible in their teaching approach and willing to try something new. Working at Newtown will provide you with new opportunities to teach across the age range from year 3  to 13.
  • We are a forward thinking school who wholeheartedly embrace ICT as a tool to support positive learning outcomes. We employ many E- learning platforms and a variety of technology to enhance the learning experience of our students.

Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.

We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.

Campus Principal: Mrs Rebecca Midwinter

Number of Campus Staff: 13

Number of Students: 56

Vision & Values:

“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”

In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:

  • Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
  • Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
  • Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
  • Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
  • Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

Our Campus Prospectus and latest Inspection Report can be downloaded from the links lower down the page.

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