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Teacher of Science
King Ecgbert School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QUThis job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 March 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
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Pay Scales (£28,000 - £43,685)
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Good/outstanding classroom teacher with high expectations and aspirations for our students’ achievement and behaviour
Experience/knowledge of current initiatives relating to achievement and inclusion in science
Track record as a successful classroom practitioner (Ofsted criteria) across the secondary school age and ability range.
Clear commitment to continuous school improvement
*The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential to this role
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
To have an understanding of the desired outcomes of the teaching of science
The effective use of ICT to deliver teaching and learning
Must be able to show evidence of an alignment with the values of Mercia Learning Trust both in words and behaviours
To be reliable, have the ability to work hard and be an effective team player
Be able to manage a demanding workload, meet deadlines and give freely of your time
To have shown an interest and success in dealing with young people and their welfare.
A good sense of humour
Attention to detail
What the school offers its staff
The school is proud to be at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust thatstartedwithKing Ecgbert School and now comprises 6 schoolsboth primary and secondary across the south west of Sheffield. The Trust is led by its CEO, Chris Frenchand all the schools benefit from an expert central services team.
The school is principally as strong as it is because highly qualified teachers teach excellent lessonswith high expectations of all students in terms of attendance, behaviour, attitude and character. The teaching team arebacked up by an exceptional team of support staffwho are experts in their field.
When we make appointments we are looking to strengthen an outstanding team; working in such a high achieving school is demandingbut the camaraderie of working together to achieve excellence makes it a very rewarding place to work. The school is committed to staff development and supporting the career progression of the ambitious and talented.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Ecgbert School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1447 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Ecgbert School website
- Email address
- recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students.
Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school.
A 'System Leading School', and part of Mercia Learning Trust, King Ecgbert School is rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, was awarded World Class School status in 2018 and was voted World Class School of the Year in 2019.
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