
Teacher of Science
The Thomas Adams School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UBThis job expired on 21 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
21 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 March 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - teaching hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Purpose
Science is taught at KS3 with schemes of work derived from the revised National Curriculum. GCSE is taught according to the OCR Gateway Specifications as separate Science subjects as either Combined or Triple Award. At A Level, the Department currently offers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
The following subject job description is in addition to any statutory requirements and responsibilities of a Main Scale Teacher:
• Promote the highest standards of teaching Science within the framework of Science and share ideas to promote best practice within the department;
• Maintain and update innovative and challenging schemes of work in partnership with the Subject Leader;
• Ensure high standards of discipline and organisation within a practical environment;
• Demonstrate high standards of ICT competence in both teaching & learning and develop these as technologies change.
• Regularly assess, through verbal and written means, students’ work in accordance with the School’s and Department’s policies;
• Work with full regard to the Health and Safety requirements of Science;
• Ensure the smooth running of internal and external controlled assessments;
• Ensure that Departmental records and information are regularly updated and keep informative records of students’ progress;
• In partnership with other members of the Department, assist with Information Evenings for parents, and attend Departmental meetings or any other meetings as deemed appropriate
What the school offers its staff
In addition to exclusive access to a reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, paid for enhanced DBS, we also offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the Trust’s Employee Assistance Programme, which includes 24 hour access for you and your family members to legal, financial, health, parenting and life advice
1:1 Counselling Service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Childcare Voucher Scheme or Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
Access to freshly made hot meals or deli-style food on site
Teachers Pensions (23.68% employer contributions)
Local Government Pension Scheme (17.9% employer contribution)
Generous Sickness Payment Scheme
Eye Testing Scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Special Leave Policy
Member of the Valued Worker Scheme (accredited by our recognised unions)
A Disability Confident Committed Employer
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Collaborative working culture and professional development opportunities across our Trust schools
Further details about the role
Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 24 April 2023
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About The Thomas Adams School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1255 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Thomas Adams School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bjh@thomasadams.net
- Phone number
- 01939 237000
11-18 school part of the 318 Education Trust
Arranging a visit to The Thomas Adams School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bjh@thomasadams.net.
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