Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science.

Tes is currently supporting a friendly and supportive academy, based in Birmingham. The school is looking to add a Teacher of Science to its progressive and supportive Science Department ideally starting in September 2021.

The role will include teaching and coordinating the delivery of Science at KS3 and GCSE across year groups 7 to 11.  You will support the Head of Science to enhance provision and will get the chance to get involved with exciting project work throughout the year. Project work will include revising schemes of work and ensuring the curriculum is engaging to all learners alongside projects that support student attainment, well-being and engagement within the wider school. You’ll also lead by example, supporting learners to achieve to the best of their ability and you’ll enjoy that great feeling when your learners achieve grades beyond their dreams.

“The academy is a thriving, diverse, fully inclusive school with a clear vision to inspire all students to lead remarkable lives.  Our academy is moving from strength to strength with our Progress 8 score continuing to be above the national average.  We are proud to be a Good school and determined to become an Outstanding school at our next inspection. We want students to achieve academic excellence, develop strength of character and above all else, be happy.  We have a committed and ambitious team, and have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within and beyond the academy across the wider Trust.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Science with a passion for accelerating progress within our Science department. Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range. We are looking for an individual committed to being an excellent classroom practitioner - someone with a positive approach who will have the highest expectations of what students can achieve.

Within the role you will be working in a department of 4, who deliver science using the mastery flow model across KS3-KS4.  You will be able to draw on the support of the central science team who will work collaboratively with you to develop tools and resources which will impact positively on outcomes.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative and highly supportive Academy. The successful candidate will be a team player who is passionate about their classroom practice and committed to ensuring that teaching and learning is the very best it can be.  We need someone who is invested in developing their own subject knowledge and teaching pedagogy, as well as that of others..”

The school is offering:

• A super supportive and highly visible SLT team and Headteacher;

• on-going CPD with programmes of study such as NPQML and MA in Educational Leadership

• progression support throughout the school and wider group

• support package for NQT’s/RQT’s including CPD and NQT mentorship;

• the chance to take on further responsibility such as TLR or Leadership roles in the future.

The school expects:

• A UK teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE, SCITT, BEd or MEd with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• a relevant Science Degree or a related subject

• experience of delivering Science up to GCSE pushing and engaging learners to progress within the subject

• a love and passion for education.

Please include REF: 1405139 in the email subject line.

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To learn more about this role please email tom.nutley@tes.com for an information pack which includes school name, role specifics and context.

Please feel free to call Tom Nutley on 0776 700 1965 or drop an email to tom.nutley@tes.com for further information. REF: 1405139