Science Teacher
Bideford College, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3ARThis job expired on 12 October 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
10 July 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000.00 - £43,685.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS 1.0 FTE
Science Teacher job summary
At Athena Learning Trust, we are inspired by wisdom, creativity, collaboration, innovation and learning. At our six schools - Altarnun Primary, Atlantic Academy, Bideford College, Egloskerry Primary, Launceston College, and Launceston Primary School – we are dedicated to providing a learning environment that develops all to their full potential.
We believe that education is the key to unlocking a better future, and our mission is to support all schools and their communities in achieving world-class education. With many years of experience in the field, we understand that knowledge brings freedom - freedom from illiteracy, innumeracy, and exclusion from learning. We are passionate about helping schools to provide the education to bring opportunity, choice and freedom to all.
Bideford College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated science curriculum. The postholder will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5, facilitating and encouraging a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
We are seeking applicants who are aligned with our values and have the talent and passion to deliver our vision successfully. You will be joining a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to fostering a positive school culture and community that encourages interaction, friendship, collaboration, understanding, and cultural diversity among students and staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
Teach the full range of ability students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially at KS5 depending on experience).
Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, work standards & homework
Ensure a high quality learning experience for students, which meets internal & external quality standards.
Undertake a designated programme of teaching, being responsible for the delivery & interpretation of schemes of work.
Prepare & update subject materials.
Use a variety of teaching & learning styles to stimulate learning
Teach students according to their educational needs to ensure the best outcomes
Assess, record & report on the attendance, progress & development of students & to keep such records as are required
The ability to teach a subject at A Level is desirable, but not essential.
Planning
Assist in the planning & development of appropriate specifications, resources, schemes of work, teaching strategies within the department.
Contribute to the department development plan.
Plan & prepare lessons & courses.
CPD
Participate in the School’s CPD programme & continue to develop in relevant areas, including subject knowledge & teaching methods.
Engage actively in the whole Performance Development process.
Ensure efficient deployment of classroom support.
Management
Maintain appropriate records & to provide relevant accurate & up-to-date information for SIMS, reports etc.
Complete relevant documentation in the tracking of students.
Track Key Stage 4 student progress to inform teaching & learning.
Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues.
Liaison
Take part in marketing & liaison activities, such as Parents’ Open Evenings.
Participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum for the school, inc. pastoral arrangements.
Person specification:
A qualified teacher, preferably with a bachelor’s degree and with a passion and enthusiasm for learning, who:
Consistently delivers good to outstanding teaching, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of effective teaching practices and best practices.
Demonstrates a proven record of raising attainment and improving progress.
Evidence of own class excellent outcomes.
Implements effective differentiation to support progress for all students through learning.
Possesses sound subject knowledge and related pedagogy, and is able to identify and utilise high-quality research sources.
Maintains a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment through effective use of behaviour management system to ensure 100% disruption free classrooms.
Expects challenge and has the ability to inspire enthusiasm and confidence in others.
Supports productive home-school partnerships and follows statutory guidance and safeguarding best practice at all times.
Models high professional standards, demonstrate resilience, determination, and a positive outlook.
Communicates effectively, demonstrating empathy, care and compassion to students.
Follows safeguarding procedures, priorities and best practice at all times.
Demonstrates positivity, professionalism and is able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Creates a happy, stimulating, inspiring and challenging learning environment.
Demonstrates confidence and competence in using technology.
Supports colleagues through mentoring or coaching, provides support and advice on teaching and raising attainment.
Seeks out opportunities for professional development, aspires to lead on innovation or act on research-based professional development.
Is committed to the college and wider trust’s existing values but also prepared to challenge and develop current practice.
Demonstrates willingness and ability to contribute to the wider co-curricular offer.
Post threshold teachers will also be expected to:
Act as a role model for teaching and learning, making a distinctive contribution to raising standards across the school.
Continue to develop their own expertise, providing a sustained and consistent collaborative contribution to the wider work of the school.
Proactively seek, create and lead on opportunities that have a demonstrably positive impact on creating an outstanding learning environment and provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced teachers.
*Please note*: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Commitment to safeguarding
Please refer to our safeguarding policy on the Athena Learning Trust website at:
https://www.athenalearningtrust.uk/policies
About Bideford College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1456 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bideford College website
Bideford College is part of the Athena Learning Trust alongside Altarnun Primary, Atlantic Academy, Egloskerry Primary, Launceston College and Launceston Primary School .
Bideford College is a rapidly improving 11 – 18 secondary school on the North Devon coast. It aims to ensure that all students, regardless of socio-economic background can successfully move on to their next step in education or employment with the skills and qualifications they need. We do this through a broad and balanced curriculum and co-curricular offer which enables students to develop resilience, knowledge and contribute positively to the local and global community. We are committed to driving up standards, insisting on high expectations and raising the aspirations of our students.
We are proud of the broad and balanced curriculum that we offer our students in both the main school and in the sixth form. It offers the potential to develop a range of academic and vocational skills that prepares young people for careers in the 21st century. This is underpinned by a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities that nurtures the development of sporting, artistic and technical talents that sees our students succeed at a local, national and international level.
Bideford College is a caring community and we are proud of the inclusive school climate that has been created through the positive relationships developed between students and staff. We want our students to feel safe in the learning culture that exists in the classrooms of the college.
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