Teacher of Science and Lead Teacher
Saddleworth School, Oldham, OL3 5NUThis job expired on 26 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
26 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher who shares our commitment to providing a humanising education that empowers and inspires all pupils. If you are creative, energetic and reflective and want to take a lead role in a vibrant forward-looking school where children and their learning come first, then this is the job for you!
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of pedagogy in science will work closely with the Curriculum Leader to create and implement the Science curriculum so that it is dynamic, engaging and fosters a love of science as well as improving students’ academic progress.
This is an exciting time in the department’s development, providing a great opportunity to work with and and lead an experienced team, enhance teaching practice and bring out the best in students in the purpose-built Science facilities within our amazing new school campus.
Applicants will:
- Be passionate about teaching and encouraging students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
- Be committed to developing teaching in Science by implementing evidence-based pedagogy and collaborating with colleagues across the school.
- Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations and improved outcomes for all students.
- Be an advocate of all students feeling valued, safe and happy.
- Value the importance of professional learning and be committed to developing their own leadership potential.
What the school offers its staff
- We each feel that we are valued by and belong to the Saddleworth community.
- We all work hard and are considerate and courteous towards each other
- We are respectful, compassionate and kind.
- We are all encouraged to explore, find, nurture and develop our passion
- We are ambitious for ourselves and for each other.
- We have high standards and expectations and strive for excellence.
- We embrace success and take pride in our own achievements and those of others
- We develop and encourage a growth mind-set and positive attitudes in ourselves and others
- We all actively contribute to the Saddleworth community to ensure that it remains a place that we all want to work and to learn.
- Committed to ongoing CPD
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Techscheme
- 24 access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the school may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
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About Saddleworth School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1404 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Saddleworth School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@saddleworthschool.org
- Phone number
- 01457 872072
Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@saddleworthschool.org.
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