Science Teacher - Permanent
The Market Weighton School, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, YO43 3JF11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Term time: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required from September 2024, a highly motivated and innovative teacher of science to join our successful science team. You will be able to teach Science across KS3 and KS4 to entry level/GCSE, predominantly to small groups of students with additional needs. This post could suit somebody either primary or secondary trained.
The successful candidate will:
- have a deep love of the subject.
- be able to successfully teach Science to mixed ability groups across key stages 3 and 4, but mostly small groups of students with additional needs.
- contribute constructively to the development of the curriculum, and be able to adapt the secondary curriculum for students with additional needs.
- take a keen interest in their own professional development.
- enjoy working in a busy, vibrant environment.
The successful candidate will be, or have the potential to, rapidly become an outstanding practitioner who can make a difference to the lives of our students. Science is a popular subject within the school and we have a full induction/training programme for new staff and ECT’s.
Graded as Ofsted “Good” The Market Weighton School is on the edge of the town, but for many it is in the heart of the community. It is a caring school that has values of ‘respect, honesty, compassion, resilience, industry and courage’. Our inspired pupils are happy to demonstrate these qualities because they understand their importance. We are a small school, proud of our traditional rural heritage, yet ambitious for the future of all our students. Our size is a real strength as it enables students and their families to work closely with the teaching and support staff at the school, building positive working relationships. We believe that students achieve best in a supportive and positive environment – and that is what you will find in our school.
What the school offers its staff
- Continual CPD
- Friendly atmosphere
- On site parking
- Gym
Commitment to safeguarding
TMWS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About The Market Weighton School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 578 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Market Weighton School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sflorence@tmws.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01430 876025
Introduction -
We are a small school, proud of our traditional rural heritage, yet ambitious for the future of all our students. Our size is a real strength as it enables students and their families to work closely with the teaching and support staff at the school, building positive working relationships over an extended period of time. We believe that students achieve best in a supportive and positive environment – and that is what you will find in our school. Please contact the school should you wish to receive further information.
Mission Statement -
Our aims are for students to: Have the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world. Have the independence and resilience to take charge of their own learning and lives. Become active and responsible as local and global citizens. Have unlimited aspirations.
In order to achieve these aims we will seek as a school to: Provide outstanding learning opportunities to meet individual needs. Challenge all students to achieve ambitious personal goals. Expect the highest standards of behaviour and mutual respect. Establish meaningful relationships with our parents and the wider community. Deliver up to date professional development for our staff.
All we do at The Market Weighton School is underpinned by our 6 core values; Respect, Honesty, Compassion, Resilience, Industry and Courage as represented by the 6 Knight’s Spurs on the school crest.
Ethos -
Respect Respect for self, others and our environment, the foundation of our school values.
Honesty Be truthful to yourself and others, positive relationships are built on honesty and trust.
Compassion Caring for those less fortunate, treat others as you would want to be treated yourself, never bully or make fun of others misfortune.
Resilience The ability to keep going in the face of setbacks. Learn from mistakes and maintain a positive mind-set. Believe that you can achieve your goals.
Industry Success comes with hard work, always give your best and you will feel proud of what you achieve. Strive to make your best even better.
Courage Dare to dream, set ambitious goals for an aspirational future; stand up for what you believe is right.
All our students follow a curriculum that focuses on academic as well as personal qualities, including student’s social and emotional development. The school views both strands as complementary and as such prepares students for the society into which they will emerge, a society marked by rapid technological and social change.
We believe that all students have an entitlement to a knowledge rich curriculum regardless of ability or background. We have an inclusive ethos adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all our students.
Student wellbeing is paramount and students benefit from positive relationships with staff. As a result, students feel secure and able to focus on their learning.
Arranging a visit to The Market Weighton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sflorence@tmws.co.uk.
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