Second in Department Science

Meadow Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4BD

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025 or earlier

• Closing date

  1 July 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher
• Good first degree with a Science as a main strand.
• Recent substantial teaching experience with Secondary aged pupils in Science
• Evidence of successful and varied experience in secondary schools.
• Recent experience of a leadership responsibility within a department or pastoral team.
• Proven track record of raising educational standards at departmental level.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of Science curriculum in Secondary School.
• Significant personal examination success
• Up to date knowledge of Science and an understanding of the importance of Science with respect to pupils’ learning.
• Assessment recording and reporting of students' achievements.
• Progression issues for pupils into KS3, from KS3 to KS4 and to post 16
• Strategies, including ICT applications to ensure effective learning in Science
• Equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in the school community.
• Effective communicator, with a vision and the ability to inspire others.
• Emotional intelligence, tact and a sense of humor.
• Use of range of data to track individual students, set targets and monitor them.
• The capacity to establish and maintain good professional relationships and to deal with difficult situations sensitively.
• Able to lead and be a team player.
• The ability to teach Science effectively in a comprehensive ethos.
• High expectations of personal performance and of students' success.
• Commitment to one's own learning.
• A belief that schools can make a difference.
• Able to think strategically, forward plan and contribute to whole school priorities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff environment in a school where you will have the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Meadow Park School students
• A comprehensive professional development programme with the school being part of the Finham Park MAT and The Lion Alliance, which offers a range of ITT, early careers, middle and senior leader development programmes through the National College, SSAT and the Chartered College of Teaching. We have a passion for teaching and learning and professional development; recent speakers have included Tom Sherrington, Dylan Wiliam, and Harry Fletcher-Wood amongst other leading educationalists
• A range of health and wellbeing services at the school and through the MAT and external services
• Free, on-site car parking
• Free tea, coffee, water, travel mug, water bottle, and fleece; with free food provided weekly
• The option to volunteer for paid lunch duties (additional pay, free lunch and coat)
• A commitment to staff well-being, including a Staff Forum and well-being committee

Commitment to safeguarding

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

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2iD Science Advert Jun 24.pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)

2iD Science PS Jun 24.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

MPS Recruitment candidate Pack 2023_2024_ET.pdf - 1.13 MB (opens in new tab)

2iD Science JD Jun 24.pdf - 203 KB (opens in new tab)

About Meadow Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 797 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Meadow Park School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: apply@finhampark.co.uk
• Phone number: 02477180000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-academy-coventry (opens in new tab)

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

Arranging a visit to Meadow Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@finhampark.co.uk.

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