Teacher of Science

Overall purpose of role

As a Teacher of Science you will be required to meet the general requirements of this post, as specified in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. In addition, you will be required to fulfil any reasonable expectations from the Headteacher.

The post will require you to work in partnership with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, governors and staff to ensure the continuous improvement of the Academy.

This role will also require the post holder to work in other school settings under the direction of the Headteacher.

Safeguarding Requirements

This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.

Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the headteacher.

Key Outputs

Dimensions (Financial/Statistical/Mandates/Constraints/No. of direct reports)

• Range of Teachers approximately 65 across the whole school.
• Range of Students approximately 1250

Work/Business contacts

Internal: All teachers and support staff to advise how effectively to support students to achieve their Personal Best.

External: Parents and Families, Examinations Boards.

Expertise in Role Required (At selection - Level 1)

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further development as appropriate
• Evidence of/potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of inspiring students and forming good relationships with colleagues
• Able to analyse data with a view to developing strategies to improve performance
• Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
• Successful experience or the ability to teach subject at GCSE
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people

Desirable

• Highly competent in ICT and the use of computers
• A willingness to be fully involved in the wider life of Whitcliffe Mount, including extra-curricular activities

For more information, get in touch with:

Julia Wood, Admin Manager

[phone removed] ext 1307

Email: [email removed]

We very much encourage and welcome potential candidates to visit during the academy day. Please call or email to make an appointment.