Teacher of Science

Tes are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Science on a full-time basis from January 2021. Both experienced and newly-qualified teachers are encouraged to apply. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Good rated, 11-18 academy, with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation, based in the friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster. 

The school have a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. Their progress 8 score in 2018-19 was +0.41, above average. No matter what their prior attainment, high, medium or low, students of all abilities made significant positive progress. 

Since becoming part of a renown family of schools, GCSE results have continued to improve. The Science department has made huge strides in the last 12-15 months, whereby they achieved record results in 2018-19 with a Science progress score of +0.12. Attainment at 44+ and 55+ rose by over 20% from the previous year and above the national average for both measures, whilst the Separate Science students achieved 100% 444+ and 95% 555+, again the highest results in the Academy’s history. 

Furthermore, their Post-16 numbers have seen record numbers within their A-Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics options and next year they hope to expand their suite of subjects offered at Post-16 from 3 A-Levels to a total of 6 A-Levels/Vocational courses. Hence this is a critical appointment for the Academy and is an exciting opportunity for you to join their expanding department.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic, driven professionals to join our Family of Schools. An excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject is essential. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’."

Key Responsibilities: 

• Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with Academy policies, under the direction of the Principal.
• Promoting the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning within subject area(s), preparation, evaluation and action planning.
• Being central in the delivery of the ECM agenda, paying regard to the provision of personalisation for students.
• Modelling the vision and values of the Academy.
• Being part of the team driving the development to become an ‘outstanding’ school.

The Successful Candidate:

• A degree in an appropriate discipline related to relevant subject 
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
• Recent and relevant teaching experience in employment or training 
• Experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4

Staff Benefits:

• A generous pension scheme
• Synergy car leasing
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD)
• Staff discounts

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! For more information, please contact katie.rossiter@tes.com  REF KR 1353760 

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