Teacher of Science

Full-time, non-residential position starting September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

A qualified teacher, or ambitious graduate seeking Qualified Teacher Status, is sought to teach General Science across the age range, up to GCSE.

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, 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, including access to the school’s nationally-accredited Level 3 and Level 4 professional qualifications. 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.

Training:

Teachers with a genuine wish to develop their skills in making learning opportunities successful for neuro-diverse learners thrive at More House School.

The School provides staff with extensive, specialist training in developing practice effective in supporting intelligent pupils with literacy and developmental language weaknesses, and associated special educational needs, to succeed and to transform their futures. 

Within their first year, new members of the staff are supported through a programme of weekly induction-training sessions, delivered on Monday afternoons from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. 

During this first year, staff new to the School also complete the School’s fully-funded and nationally-accredited Level 3 Award ‘Effective SEND Support’; a twelve-week, tutored and supported study course with opportunities for further progression. 

This training complements the School-wide, continuous programme of INSET training and preparation days and other ongoing training and development opportunities. The School is strongly committed to supporting teachers’ career development.

Full Job description can be found at https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies/teacher-of-science-1

Hours:

Full-time 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 (involvement in the after-School clubs programme).  Additionally, within the first year only, new staff are required to attend the Monday afternoon induction training programme, from 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm).

(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. It is expected that some time will be spent during school holiday periods in developing the department and preparing teaching opportunities and materials.

Remuneration and support:

·        Annual salary, paid in monthly instalments: extremely competitive and in accordance with qualifications, experience and recognised skills;

·        Pension - (defined contribution scheme with employer’s contribution at 21.3% including Death In Service and Income Protection benefits) – there is a different option: eligible employees may choose to remain in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) but make up the difference in employer’s contribution from a cap of 21.3% to the TPS requirement, through adjustment in salary – further information is available;

·        Sick-pay;

·        Employee Assistance Programme;

·        Cycle to Work Scheme;

·        Free on-site parking within the School’s beautiful grounds;

·        Excellent lunchtime meals at no cost in the School’s refectory;

·        Free use of the School’s fitness gym facilities;

·        Comprehensive induction programme offered including fully-funded and nationally-recognised L3 SEND qualification, and ongoing professional development, including further specialist qualifications, supported through INSET days and training opportunities.

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:

Please visit our website and complete the online application form More House School – Teacher and Therapeutic Staff Application Form.

More House School - Teaching and Therapeutic Staff Application Form

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit in order to learn more about the role and setting.

If shortlisted for interview you will be required to attend an interview in person. No relocation expenses available.

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

 More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.