Teacher of Science
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Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
9 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
24 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Pay Scales (£28,000 - £43,685)
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Science subject specialist. You will join an exceedingly strong department and contribute to the on-going development and refinement of the curriculum and teaching. You will be committed to continuous improvement and strive to be the best teacher you can be. As such you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress, and attainment for every pupil.
At Mercia School, Science lessons are:
1. Based on a carefully constructed, sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
2. Demanding and carefully planned so that all pupils make strong progress and secure necessary disciplinary knowledge.
3. Taught in a traditional way that gives pupils time to practice and master content.
4. Engaging with an emphasis on practical science and science in industry.
5. Focused on learning, retention and strong foundations, and preparation and readiness for GCSE and A Level study.
6. Always delivered to pupils who have exceptional behaviours and attitudes for learning, and in lessons without distraction.
All teachers contribute to the pupil elective and enrichment programme and are expected to engage in all aspects of school life.
What the school offers its staff
Reasons to join Mercia School:
- Outstanding School - Mercia is one of a small number of schools that is graded as outstanding. You will have access to sector-leading practice
- Team - You will join an ambitious, talented and positive team of leaders and staff.
- Support - Leaders and teachers have fantastic initial and on-going support to fulfil their roles. Senior Leaders work hard to support teachers and ensure their time is protected.
- Exceptional behaviour - Pupils at Mercia behave impeccably. We believe teachers should be able to teach and pupils should have an appetite to learn. Our centralised and consistent behaviour systems improve wellbeing for all.
- Workload - We remove all unnecessary tasks that take time away from supporting pupil learning. We have reduced data and administration tasks. Teachers have lower contact ratios compared to most schools, so they have more time to prepare great lessons. Teacher time is focussed on teaching and supporting pupils throughout the day.
- High retention - Staff retention is high as staff are happy and proud of their school. They have a good work life balance and have a sense of belonging. We are all driven and motivated by our mission.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Mercia School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Mercia School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Mercia School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk.
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