Teacher of Physics
The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PGThis job expired on 28 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
29 August 2023
Closing date
28 November 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 November 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Physicsjobs
Working pattern
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- Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 and £43,685
What skills and experience we're looking for
· Strong subject knowledge · An excellent classroom practitioner · Dynamic, professional, positive and resilient · High expectations of self and students · A capacity for sustained hard work · Ability to work both independently and as part of a team · Strong organisational and interpersonal skills · A passionate commitment to equality of opportunity for all students · A firm commitment to Continued Professional Development · A commitment to the ethos and extra-curricular life of the school
What the school offers its staff
The Science department at Skinners’ achieves consistently excellent results across all Key Stages. The Physics department comprises five expert teachers: this is an opportunity to bring further vigour and ideas to help drive it forward.
In terms of our curriculum we teach an integrated science course in Years 7 and 8. In Year 9, all pupils begin the GCSE Triple Science course. Science results at GCSE are outstanding, with over 70% of grades at 9-7 the norm: Physics enjoys particular success averaging 80% 9-7 over the past four years.
The Sciences remain a very popular choice for boys at A level, attracting at least two groups in each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology every year. This year there are seven Physics groups across the Sixth Form. Results at A level are excellent, averaging 80% A*-B. Of the class of 2022, 34 students have gone on to read Engineering, Physics or Natural Sciences at the country’s top universities.
All teaching takes place in modern, spacious labs which have been recently refurbished. All have digital projectors and interactive whiteboards. There is also a suite of wireless enabled lap-tops in the Science department. The Science department is supported by three dedicated laboratory technicians and it also has its own staff room where a considerable amount of information about teaching, learning and student progress is shared.
Further details about the role
Main duties:
· To prepare and teach lessons to the teaching groups assigned by the Head of Physics using methods appropriate to the age and ability of each individual student. · To undertake assessment of student progress, setting targets and monitoring performance in line with school and departmental policies. · To participate with the Head of Physics and other colleagues in the development of appropriate specifications, materials, schemes of work and lesson plans, which should engage, stimulate and challenge students of all abilities, and should cater for all learning styles. · To set and assess meaningful homework on a regular basis according to the school homework policy. · To maintain an up to date knowledge of the subject, and use a range of teaching methods in line with currently acknowledged best practice. · To play a role in the effective promotion of Science in general, and Physics in particular, at Open Days/Evenings and other events, and in the development of effective curriculum links with partner schools and the community. · To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students. · To participate in the school’s ITT and CPD programme. · To maintain the highest standards of behaviour within the school community, based on mutual respect between students and staff. · To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive ethos and to actively contribute to the wider life of the school by organising and participating in appropriate extra-curricular activities.
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.
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About The Skinners' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1118 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Skinners' School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- wendy.dray@skinners-school.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01892520732
Arranging a visit to The Skinners' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wendy.dray@skinners-school.org.uk.
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