Teacher of Physics (ref 792)

The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for a Teacher of Physics. This role at Skegness Grammar School could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents here.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.

Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/Form Tutor.

To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.

To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

32.5 hours per week, permanent role.

Salary & Benefits

· Teacher’s payscale M1-6/UPS1-3 dependent upon experience

· Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

· Qualified Teacher Status, including NQT

· Evidence of recent professional development or in-service training

· Degree or equivalent professional qualification

· Experience of raising levels of achievement and attainment 

· Effective use of data to inform planning 

· Experience of lesson planning and effective assessment for learning

· Maintaining a high standard of teaching and learning 

· The central role of ICT in teaching and learning 

· Curriculum issues and development

· Inspire students to have high aspirations and achieve their full potential 

· Build and maintain relationships with staff, governors, parents, students and the community

· Demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and motivation 

· Foster an open, fair and courteous environment 

· Demonstrate strong analytical skills to inform improvement 

· Be innovative and able to manage change 

· Communicate effectively with a range of audiences 

· Adaptability, flexibility and determination 

· Work independently and as part of a team 

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development delivered through our Teaching School Alliance to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter to jobs@dret.co.uk by 31 January 2018, quoting reference 792.

Skegness Grammar School is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.