Teacher of Science

Mercia School, Sheffield, S7 2DY

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  9 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Science May 23.pdf - 1.6 MB (opens in new tab)

About Mercia School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 607 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mercia-school (opens in new tab)

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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