Teacher of Science (Physics)

A qualified teacher, or ambitious graduate seeking to commence a career in education, is sought to teach Physics.

About the department:

The Science department is based close to Main House, in the centre of the school’s site, within a dedicated suite of laboratories. The department is led by Mrs Susie Pickett. The department, supported by a team of three technicians, comprises nine Science specialist teachers, who support one another as a strong team in the delivery of Science at Key Stages three, four and five, including GCSE, Level 2 BTEC, and A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Class sizes are small (up to fifteen) and there is ample opportunity for boys and teachers to get involved in the school’s extensive extra-curricular programme. The highly creative and enthusiastic teaching team is keen to support the children in accessing the curriculum and encourages the boys to recognise their academic and extra-curricular potential. A key element of the school, evident through all departments, is the offer of a strong pastoral provision, recognising that the boys may perceive their previous educational experience as a failure, and they therefore need to develop their trust in the school, teachers and themselves.

About this post:

This is an exciting post for an enthusiastic, talented teacher - either qualified, or a graduate seeking to commence an exciting career in teaching - to develop their enjoyment and expertise in delivering the teaching and learning of Science for pupils aged eleven to eighteen, including GCSE, Level 2 BTEC and possibly A Level Physics, depending on applicant. You will be an adaptable and self-reflective professional who is capable of working collaboratively within a supportive team.

In addition to the commitments of the teaching timetable, the post-holder will be a form-tutor, supported and led by the Head of Year. This role requires the post-holder to liaise with teaching staff and parents to support the emotional wellbeing of the pupils and to develop pupils’ organisation. Like all full-time staff, the post-holder will also be expected to lead one extra-curricular, after-school activity, on one afternoon a week from 4.30pm until 5.30pm during term-time. The post-holder will participate in the supervision-duty programme, responsible within a team of staff allocated to duties at lunch and break-times, and other times as is necessary. The writing of reports and completion of other records, and attendance at parent consultation evenings are elements of the role.

A comprehensive induction programme is offered, and ongoing professional development is supported through INSET days and training opportunities. Other than during the current COVID-19 restrictions, lunch is provided free of charge, daily. Free parking is available to all staff within the school’s beautiful grounds.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to perform such other duties as may be, from time to time, deemed necessary by the Headmaster. This is a non-residential post.

More House School offers a teacher-training package to appropriate employees. Where applicable, such an employee would begin their training in their first year, receiving close mentoring and support in the school, developing confidence and experience; after the first year of employment the school will pay for the unqualified teacher to complete their PGCE with Buckingham University, allowing them to progress to the Newly Qualified Teacher programme within the school afterwards.

Relationships:

The post-holder is responsible to the Headmaster in all matters, is supported by and reports to the Head of Department in respect of academic matters, and the Head of Year in respect of pastoral matters.

The position includes the normal duties of form-tutor.

The successful applicant must also interact effectively on a professional level with colleagues, and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with all.

Person Specification:

Essential  

• Undergraduate degree evidencing study in a relevant subject area    
• Experience of teaching aspects of Physics at GCSE    
• An ability or potential to teach and differentiate for intelligent pupils with different learning challenges (much guidance and training is provided).    
• Ability to make effective use of strategies to motivate and engage all pupils as effective learners and to promote good student relationships and outcomes.    
• Evidence of a commitment to own professional development in relation to the teaching of Science.    
• Competence with basic Information Technology applications, including those within the Office 365 suite.    
• Ability to create a stimulating learning environment to inspire pupils.

Desirable  

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).    
• Experience of teaching Physics to 'A' Level.    
• Experience of teaching and supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties, developmental language disorders and associated conditions.    
• Experience of delivering extra-curricular activities including educational visits.    
• Recent professional development relevant to the subject area.    
• Experience of using a school Management Information System (MIS) such as SIMS, iSAMS or Engage (the school uses Engage).

Hours:

8.20 am until 4.30 pm four days a week during term-time and 8.20 am until 5.30 pm one day a week during term-time. (Note: academic terms are typically shorter than those in the state-maintained sector, and School holidays are therefore significantly longer).

Attendance at School events outside these hours from time to time, as well as a few INSET days towards the beginning or end of School holidays.

Safeguarding:

This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus. As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School’s policies; full-training is given.

To Apply:

To apply, please visit the School Website to download the full job description, and complete an application form: www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-application-form. For further information or an informal visit please contact 01252 792303.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent