Teacher of Science (Biology)

The Deepings School, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2025

• Closing date

  20 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science (Biology) job summary

The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff, and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.

Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.

We are excited to have this opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Science (Biology) to join The Deepings School.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in the allocated classes. To promote good progress and outcomes by students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To achieve success, the postholder will meet or exceed their appraisal targets.

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

Teaching & Learning:

To teach, according to their educational need, students assigned to you in the allocated classes

To 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

To maintain up to date subject knowledge

To 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

To take such part as may be required of you 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.

To promote high standards of literacy, regardless of specialist subject.

To cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the current STPCD

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. The Postholder’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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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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