Science Teacher

Overview

What skills and experience we re looking for

• Teach Science across the age and ability range with a particular emphasis on KS4 Science in such a way as to challenge and inspire all students, with clear objectives, delivered in line with department schemes of work and school policies.
• Plan and deliver lessons to students according to their educational needs and with reference to prior attainment, SEN and EAL as required, striving to ensure equal opportunities for all and to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their potential.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policies, ensuring that marking and assessment are of consistently high quality and in accordance with the school assessment policy.
• Maintain effective behaviour management in the classroom, using positive behaviour strategies to ensure learner  engagement in the lesson.
• Monitor the progress and achievement of the students following the course and identify the appropriate intervention strategies for underachieving students.
• Set high expectations for students and develop their behaviour for learning through focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationships.
• Manage, develop and share resources to enhance teaching of Science; promote enrichment and extension of Science across the department, participating and developing events, trips and visits as well as producing high quality displays.
• Contribute to objectives of the curriculum area within the school objectives and take part in an annual review of the subject and curriculum area.
• Take a full role in the pastoral system of the school, by being a tutor and a member of staff well known to the community of students.
• Embrace the continued professional development programme within the school, striving to be a lifelong learner, maximising opportunities to make impact within the role.
• Be familiar with, fully support and reinforce the aims, ethos, policies and procedures of the school and Trust with students, staff, parents and other stakeholders where and when appropriate.
• Safeguarding Children. The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS.

What the school offers its staff

St Luke’s is an ambitious and inclusive Church of England school, dedicated to ensuring that all students live life to the full. Our vision is underpinned by five core values: showing respect; being inclusive; giving hope; achieving your best and taking responsibility.

The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.