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Teacher of Science (and STEM Co-ordinator)

John Mason School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JB

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Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
20 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2021

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Subject: Science
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,714 - £41,604
Additional allowances: TLR2 for STEM Co-ordinator Role

Teacher of Science (and STEM Co-ordinator) job summary

Salary Grade: MPS/UPS (if post threshold) (+TLR2 for STEM Coordinator Role)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 20 May 2021 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Interviews on application. Should a suitable candidate be identified before the closing date, the vacancy may be closed early.
Start date: September 2021

The Science Faculty at John Mason School is research informed and has developed a knowledge rich curriculum offer. The team are dedicated to the principle that, if taught well, all students can be academically successful. Leaders in the department work to ensure positive staff wellbeing and manageable workload.

Applications are invited from reflective, disciplined, motivated and inspiring practitioners with specialisms in Chemistry or Physics, who have the capacity to deliver outstanding teaching, ensuring that students achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will understand principles of a knowledge rich curriculum and have an understanding of relevant areas of cognitive science. They will be passionate about personal improvement and about promoting and teaching Science.

If you believe that all students can achieve and want to work as part of a supportive, research engaged team, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be:
• passionate about their subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.
• committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.
• disciplined able to work effectively as part of the team.
• a role model for our students and staff.
• committed to professional development

In addition, there is also the opportunity to apply for the role of STEM Coordinator.

We are looking for somebody who will enhance the STEM enrichment offer that we currently provide and key objectives are:
• To provide engineering, mathematical and other STEM opportunities across all year groups and for all pupils.
• To co-ordinate the redevelopment and maintenance of our extra-curricular offering to provide students with opportunities of STEM clubs, competitions and visits.
• To create new partnerships and build on existing partnerships in order to raise the aspirations of our pupils through a range of experiences.
• To develop a primary school outreach programme and plan transition activities.
• To work alongside the Director of Science Faculty and Senior Leaders to develop a coordinated approach across the Abingdon Science Partnership.
• To develop a STEM careers programme, which will embed careers information into our curriculum and provide students with further opportunities, including arranging talks from STEM professionals.
• To promote STEM qualifications and careers to underrepresented groups.

If you are applying for this position, please indicate so and detail experience in your application.
In return we will offer you:
• a comprehensive program of professional development
• the satisfaction of being part of a friendly, supportive and reflective team
• well-resourced schemes of learning that will reduce workload
• students who have a desire to achieve and respect the school’s expectations.
• excellent care and support for all staff.

If you would like more information about the faculty, email Andrew Stanger Director of Science Andrew.stanger@johnmason.oxon.sch.uk

An application pack is available from the John Mason School website or from
recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org
CVs alone are not acceptable.

Abingdon Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer that recognises the terms and conditions of maintained schools, including maternity benefits. Abingdon Learning Trust has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a DBS check at an enhanced level.

All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

Commitment to safeguarding

Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, di-versity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well-represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convic-tions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

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