Teacher Of Science (Specialism of Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1-UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of role:
▪ To contribute to the teaching of Science under the direction of the Subject Leader
▪ To deliver the National Curriculum as outlined in KS3 and KS4/5 activity timetables provided by the Subject Leader
▪ To participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the school
▪ To be responsible for assisting in the development of schemes of work
▪ To carry out both Formative and Summative assessment procedures as outlined in the Department Handbook
▪ To effectively record assessments undertaken using the Department’s central record systems
▪ To complete whole school data collection tasks as directed
▪ To contribute to monitoring and learning ideas during department inset and participate in practical training days focused on sharing good practices where appropriate
You are also required to;
▪ To help in the organisation and supervision of departmental trips, visits and extra-curricular activities where appropriate
▪ In line with Department policy regularly liaise with parents on matters such as behaviour, participation levels and pupil achievement and anything relevant to the Department. Where necessary provide feedback through department concern and/or praise letters, telephone calls and/or messages through the pupil diary.
▪ Implement the Department’s Rewards and Sanctions policy (as outlined in the Department handbook).
▪ Attend Parent Consultation Evenings
Qualifications ▪
Qualified Teacher Status
▪ Good specialist subject knowledge of Science with a specialism of Chemistry/Biology/Physics to teach at KS4/5
▪ High standard of written and oral communication
▪ Able to bring a portfolio of own work if invited to
interview
Teaching and Learning
▪ Ability to teach Science to Key Stage 3 and preferably Biology to Key Stage 4 and 5
▪ Excellent classroom teacher, or potential to be one, with the ability to reflect on lessons and continually improve their practice
▪ Willingness to lead extracurricular learning activities after school.
▪ Ability to contribute to a culture of high
expectations amongst students and staff within their
curriculum area, both academic and in terms of
behaviour and attitudes
Desirable:
Experience as a Form Tutor
▪ Experience in contributing to curriculum planning and development, and the organisation of resources
▪ Good understanding of the recent and upcoming changes to the curriculum
▪ Ability to teach Science KS3 with
preferably specialism to teach
Biology to KS4 & 55
Personal
▪ Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
▪ Resilience and determination
▪ Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
▪ Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to others
▪ Good team player who contributes positively to teams
▪ Effective time management and organisational skills
▪ Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
▪ Fully support the School’s aims, values and Catholic ethos
▪ Demonstrate excellent attendance, punctuality and
professional appearance
What the school offers its staff
- Top 6% nationally of schools for progress 2024 - KS4 P8 +0.73.
- High academic achievement 2024 - KS4 Attainment 8 grade 5.68.
- July 2024 very successful ungraded Ofsted inspection.
- A school where behaviour is excellent. Ofsted (July 2024) commented on our students 'They are confident, courteous and their behaviour is exemplary'.
- High results in Science and a popular A level choice - at least two classes in each specialism.
- Excellent support in the Science Department - all teachers are subject specialists and there are shared resources.
- Continual commitment to CPD.
- A school with a strong community as noted by Ofsted 'a sixth-form student commented, ‘Whoever you are, wherever you come from and whatever you believe, you are given a warm welcome here.’'
- In a recent staff survey 100% of staff agreed that they were proud to be a member of staff at the Saint John Henry Newman School.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1603 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School website
- Email address
- hr@jhn.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01438314643
The Saint John Henry Newman School is a popular 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school in Stevenage, and is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. The school serves the Catholic community across north Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and as far south as Hatfield, with pupils from more than 25 different parishes. It has an excellent reputation; it is heavily oversubscribed and there are continuing interest lists for all year groups. The roll is currently approximately1600, including 400 in the Sixth Form. The school has benefitted from considerable investment in its buildings, including a new £3.5 million Sports and Performing block (The Pavilion) and a substantial new build programme to replace our main building and Art block.
Since its foundation in 1987, the school has developed a reputation for excellent educational standards combined with unique opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. This academic success has been acknowledged by the Department for Education, who have written to the school and acknowledged its excellent performance, commenting that The Saint John Henry Newman School is one of the top 90 schools in the country on one measure and in the top 100 schools in the country on another measure. In 2021/22 the students achieved:
89% GCSE English and Maths at 9-4
38% of all GCSE grades achieved were 9-7
68% A Level at A*, A and B:
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School sees the quality of interpersonal relationships as the most significant factor in the provision of an outstanding education. The School strives to create the most conducive learning environment which results in our students fulfilling their potential and going out to change the world. Exam results, important though they are for opening doors for pupils in the future, do not determine success and happiness. Therefore we have a strong enrichment and wellbeing programme that encompasses every pupils and student and a comprehensive career curriculum. We have been awarded with the Kitemark for emotional health and wellbeing for our work supporting students, their families and staff.
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School works towards being a living Christian community where every student is known and valued for their differences and strengths. Serving the Catholic community across over 25 different parishes, the secondary school has a wide catchment area. Teachers are dedicated to giving students a well-rounded education that prepares them for further education and the wider world at this important time in their life.
Arranging a visit to The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@jhn.herts.sch.uk.
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