Science Teacher & STEM Coordinator
Redbridge Community School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ34 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR £3017
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Science and driven to inspire the next generation of innovators? Redbridge Community School is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to take on the additional responsibility of STEM Coordinator. In this exciting role, you’ll teach engaging science lessons while promoting and coordinating STEM initiatives. You’ll also help raise awareness about STEM careers, ensuring students are inspired and informed about the vast opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality science lessons that engage and challenge students.
- Organise STEM-related events, competitions, and projects, creating a vibrant culture of exploration and innovation.
- Work with external organisations to provide enrichment opportunities, including guest speakers, workshops, and real-world insights into STEM careers.
- Inspire students to engage with STEM subjects, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them see the value of STEM for their future careers.
- Support the development of extra-curricular STEM activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified Science Teacher with a passion for STEM education.
- Experience in leading or coordinating projects or initiatives.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A collaborative, innovative mindset with a strong commitment to student engagementand achievement.
- A desire to raise aspirations and make a difference in a supportive, inclusive school environment.
Our advert may close early, and so if you’re keen please apply as soon as practically possible – final closing date for applications: midday Friday 22nd November.
What the school offers its staff
Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of. For staff we offer:
- A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
- A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
- An ethos of care for students and staff alike
- A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
- An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
- Local Government Pension Scheme
In June 2022 we were once more awarded as Platinum Investors in People School placing us in the top 1% of employers nationally. The following comments are from our 2019 and 2022 reports, and they sum up what it is like to work in our community:
“There is an underlying ‘family’ feel to the school, with everyone wanting to do their best for the students, whilst supporting one another in their development and wellbeing.”
“Leaders invest heavily in their staff, for example they provide opportunities for staff to take care of both their physical and mental health. Staff feel valued and like working at the school. They comment favourably on Leaders’ attempts to reduce unnecessary workload, enable flexible working and respond positively to reasonable requests for compassionate or other leave.”
Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.
https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/staff-morale-matters
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, we are required to carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Should any concerns be identified, they will be discussed with you at interview. Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide suitable references.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About Redbridge Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Redbridge Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk
Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2018) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of.
Arranging a visit to Redbridge Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk.
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