Science Teacher
Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HXThis job expired on 7 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teacher salary spine (MPS/UPS)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status
Successful participation in CPD relevant to the post
Experience in teaching science
Well written and well-presented application that addresses the requirements of the post
Commitment to raising student achievement across the whole ability and behavioural range
Successful experience of teaching the relevant subject at secondary level
Successful experience of contributing to the design of the curriculum and lessons
A commitment to the use of ICT to support learning and the wider aspects of the role
Evidence of the ability to analyse student achievement data to inform action
Commitment to working within the science department and to forming strong links with all other departments
Good teaching and pastoral skills
Good behaviour management skills
A commitment to seeking student views and encouraging them to be active partners in the learning process and within school life
Good health, attendance and punctuality record.
A mature, positive approach to working with colleagues.
Willingness to dress professionally in accordance with the culture of the school
Desirable:
Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject
Further qualification(s) relevant to the post
Physics or biology specialist
Successful experience of using ICT to support learning
Successful experience of leading Science enrichment activities within a school context
Evidence of an ability to teach excellent lessons which maximises student progress
Evidence of reflecting on own teaching and developing own craft as a teacher
What the school offers its staff
At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.
On our journey we commit to:
- Providinga rich and creative teaching and learning community
- Providing a safe and caring environment
- Investing in ourselves to ensure everyone achieves success
- Respecting and valuing everyone and embracing diversity
- Building strong partnerships within our local community
- Continually preparing to meet future challenges
Our students are highly successful across a broad range of activities – personal and social development, sporting, artistic, musical and cultural. We work in close partnership with schools within LIFE Mat to build expertise across our teaching community.
We enjoy learning together – not only in lessons but also through the wide range of extra-curricular activities we have on offer, and we encourage all students to get involved. We are committed to working closely with parents and a high value is placed on student voice in all aspects of school life.
Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.
Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'
The LiFE MAT visions and values are as follows:
Vision
We have a compelling desire to provide high quality, personalised and rounded education for everyone, right in the heart of our local community. We believe that no school can be deemed successful unless all those around it are also successful, popular and flourishing. Hence, we believe that dynamic, mutually accountable collaboration and challenge between local schools as members of the LiFE MAT is the cornerstone of our future success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ivanhoe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 870 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ivanhoe School website
- Email address
- headspa@ivanhoe.co.uk
At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.
Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.
Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'
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