Teacher of Science ( 1 year fixed term)

Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL

32 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2025 or sooner.
Closing date
17 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Science
Working pattern: Full time: Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. The school week is Monday - Friday.
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year fixed term from September 2025
Pay scale: MPS - UPS dependng on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

be an excellent teacher
be a strategic and innovative thinker
be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
be focused on improving teaching and learning
be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
have excellent subject knowledge
be fully invested in their own CPD

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified Teacher Status, arecognised degree or equivalent

EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING

Successful science teaching to GCSE/KS4 level in an 11-16 school - either in placement or employment

PROFESSIONAL UNDERSTANDING

Assessment for Learning

Planning

Differentiation / personalisation, to include the needs of SEND students

Behaviour management strategies

ICT Literacy

Awareness of the health and safety issues in teaching Mathematics

APPLICATION FORM AND LETTER

Letter should be clear, concise, accurately written and presented in an organised way

Letter should outline a clear educational philosophy and relate directly to the requirements of the post and the school as outlined in the Job Description, this Person Specification and other documentation

Application form should be fully completed, accurate and legible

Candidates will have to demonstrate their suitability to work with children

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

Experience of quality assurance processes

Excellent subject knowledge and effective classroom practice

Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, including national policies, priorities and legislation

Knowledge and understanding of current curricular, teaching and learning issues relevant to the needs of the school

Understanding of strategies for school improvement

Ability to use ICT to enhance learning and to administer professional duties

Self-confidence, self-motivation, personal impact and presence

The ability to relate well to students, parents and staff

Effective communication and exceptional interpersonal skills

High levels of commitment, enthusiasm and motivation

A clear understanding of the needs, values and aspirations of all students being educated in this school

A good sense of humour

Willingness to make a substantial contribution to the school’s vision and future development

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a teacher of science who is inspired by the opportunity to work with colleagues who genuinely want to improve the experiences and outcomes for all students in their care and create a curriculum which inspires and enables students to perform at their best. Improving the quality of teaching and learning is at the heart of our school; we run extensive CPD programmes and weekly departmental Quality of Education meetings in order to provide support and challenge so that the quality of teaching at Parklands is as good as it possibly can be.

In our trust we place enormous emphasis on professional development, underpinned by research,for our staff. We aim to ensure our students finish their education with us as well-rounded,well-grounded individuals who will make a positive contribution to society, which is partly achievedby ensuring our workforce is professionally challenged and supported by comprehensive CPDprogrammes. We are not, however, an exams factory, as successful individuals must also beequipped with the skills and qualities necessary in today’s global society. Our personaldevelopment programmes along with an abundance of opportunities for student leadership andextra-curricular activities result in compassionate, open-minded and inquisitive young people whoare willing and able to make a difference.

Staff in our trust benefit from:

a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
a culture that promotes well-being initiatives
access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.

opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips (varies from school to school)

an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of their Senior Leadership Team without an appointment

excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools
Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during school holidays (Parklands High School only).

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.