Teacher of Science
Mortimer Community College, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hpw Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
This appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, and other current education and employment legislation.
This job description may be amended at any time in discussion between the Head Teacher and the member of staff. In addition to the requirements of being a class teacher, the main areas of responsibility and key tasks are:
- teaching in an agreed curriculum area;
- planning structured lessons that meet the needs of individual students and sharing plans and teaching resources with colleagues;
- maintaining records, marking and assessment of students’ work according to school and departmental policies, external examination, and national curriculum requirements;
- reporting on students, as required by the school policy and national curriculum requirements;
- using school procedures to maintain your teaching area(s) to a standard that motivates students and meets health and safety requirements;
- following safe working practices in all your teaching and duty situations;
- supporting the tutorial system as required;
- supporting the pastoral and safeguarding school systems as required;
- take responsibility for your own CPD and PM;
- participate in extra-curricular clubs/activities;
- take a proactive approach at all times;
- follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
What the school offers its staff
- outstanding professional development;
- a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
- a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
- a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
- a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
- a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mortimer Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mortimer Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@mortimer.school
- Phone number
- 01914566511
We can offer:
• Outstanding professional development
• A school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country
• A school that is rated “Good” by Ofsted under the new framework, with many “Outstanding” features
• A school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school
• A school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority
• A long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
“Staff feel well supported. They are a highly motivated team who are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted 2019
Arranging a visit to Mortimer Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@mortimer.school.
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