Teacher of Science

The Deepings School, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (FTE) Full Time/Part Time (Pay award pending) MPS

Teacher of Science job summary

About this Role

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will deliver engaging Science lessons to students aged 11-18, fostering a love for the subject and encouraging academic excellence.

The Deepings School is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Our students are amazing; they were the driving force behind establishing our values of KINDNESS, RESPECT, and AMBITION. These values are pivotal to them thriving in their educational journey, whether during lessons or extra-curricular activities.

Our staff are equally enthusiastic and ambitious for our students. Their contribution to our vision is to ensure that "EVERY STUDENT TO THRIVE AND FEEL VALUED." Staff are dedicated to ensuring students can achieve beyond their expectations in the secondary phase of their education, with a desire to be ambitious and aspirational as a result. The Deepings School is on a rapid journey of improvement, focusing on developing strong foundations to build an ambitious, thriving school for our community and beyond.

Main Purpose

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
• To achieve success, the post holder will meet or exceed their appraisal targets

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Teach, according to their educational need, students assigned to you in the allocated classes
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons
• Set and mark work carried out by the student in school and elsewhere
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned to you
• Communicate and consult with parents/carers of students
• Communicate and co-operate with external agencies
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students
• Participate in arrangements made for the appraisal or review of your performance
• Review from time to time your methods of teaching and programmes of work
• Participate in arrangements for your further training and professional development as a teacher and undertake training and professional development which aims to meet needs identified in planning and review statements
• Maintain discipline and good order among students in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Control and oversee the use of books and other resources provided for class usage
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge
• Participate and contribute to meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements
• Register the attendance of students
• Take part in the review, development and management of activities related to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school
• Deploy and supervise Teaching Assistants provided to support students in your allocated classes
• Promote high standards of literacy, regardless of specialist subject
• Cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the current STPCD

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality Science lessons to students across key stages
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Implement engaging teaching strategies to foster a positive learning environment
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom
• Participate in school meetings, parent meetings, and professional development activities

Person Specification:

Qualifications and Training:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree in Science or related subject
• Evidence of professional development relevant to this role

Experience:

• Successful teaching experience in Science

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of the Science curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
• Good IT skills

Personal Qualities:

• High expectations for all pupils and belief in bringing out the best in all
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
• Work within a school that values diversity and inclusivity

This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which may identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Post holder's duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures. These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

To find out more about The Anthem Way, please follow this link:

https://www.anthemtrust.uk/_site/data/files/document/CDC7587691823E6906D30F4EFF422041.pdf

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

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About The Deepings School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Deepings School website (opens in new tab)
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A large, mixed 11-18 comprehensive school located in South Lincolnshire. part of Anthem Schools Trust.

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