Teacher of Science
Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EEThis job expired on 21 October 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2020
Closing date
21 October 2019 at 9am
Date listed
9 October 2019
Job details
Job role
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Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £24,858 to £35,801
Additional allowances
Extensive CPD programme, on sight subsidised gym, cycle to work scheme and a wonderful supportive and friendly environment.
Teacher of Science job summary
Purpose of the Post
To contribute to achieving the aims and objectives of the Curriculum Area and of Thamesmead School and to develop and teach an effective and stimulating curriculum, so maximising the attainment of the students.
Accountable to: Curriculum Leader
Agreed Line Manager
Accountable for: Students within teaching area
Key Accountabilities
1. To plan, prepare and teach lessons of the highest quality.
2. To use the resources of the subject in an effective and imaginative way.
3. To motivate, enthuse, excite and challenge students to produce the highest quality work.
4. To contribute to the writing and implementation of the subject’s Development Plan.
5. To respond to professional development opportunities and work within the school’s Continuing Professional Development Framework, including ICT developments.
6. To support departmental and school approaches to assessment, recording and reporting.
Key Tasks
1. Work within the subject’s schemes of work and contribute to their review and development.
2. Attend subject and other school meetings and so contribute to departmental and whole school improvement.
3. Monitor individual student progress by using data and assessment procedures and by giving appropriate feedback to students, parents and line managers.
4. Promote the school’s ethos and behaviour management approach.
5. Exploit opportunities to develop students’ skills in ICT, literacy and numeracy and to contribute to students’ personal, spiritual, moral, social, cultural development and race awareness.
6. Contribute to the departments programme of events.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau at an appropriate level for this post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Thamesmead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1007 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Thamesmead School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- z.midwinter@thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk
The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.
Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.
"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.
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