Teacher Of Science (Specialism of Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AEThis job expired on 20 May 2025 – see similar jobs
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.
Further information about the job
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.
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
- School size
- 1605 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 Catholic School serves the North Hertfordshire Catholic community, with a wider catchment extending into Bedfordshire, East Hertfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire. Originally a six-form entry school, it expanded to eight forms of entry in 2015 and has grown from 830 pupils in 1993 to approximately 1,600 students in 2023, including a thriving Sixth Form of around 400 students, with strong retention and external applications.
The School became part of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust in 2012 and has since benefitted from substantial investment in its facilities. This includes the £3.5 million Sports and Performing Arts Pavilion and a major refurbishment programme, with two new teaching blocks now fully operational, providing modern classrooms, a dedicated Sixth Form suite, enhanced IT provision, and improved Library, Dining and Hall facilities. The final phase will include landscaping and the creation of a prayer garden.
Our Mission Statement underpins all aspects of school life, emphasising the practical expression of our Catholic ethos. We are a welcoming, inclusive community where each student is valued as an individual and encouraged to achieve their full potential. While the Chapel is central to school life, our values are lived daily through strong relationships, high expectations and a culture of care, kindness and responsibility.
The School is heavily oversubscribed and has an excellent academic reputation. Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4, with a wide range of GCSE, vocational and creative options. The Sixth Form offers an extensive range of A-level and advanced vocational courses. Outcomes are consistently strong, with high pass rates across GCSE, A-level and vocational qualifications.
We place great importance on enrichment, wellbeing and personal development, supported by a comprehensive careers programme. The School has been awarded the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Kitemark and attendance is above the national average. A Section 48 inspection judged the School to be “Outstanding”, and a recent Ofsted Section 8 inspection confirmed that the School remains “Good”, with inspectors indicating it may now be “Outstanding”.
Inspectors praised our students’ exemplary behaviour, confidence and pride in their school, as well as the calm, purposeful learning environment and the culture of kindness and acceptance fostered by staff. As one Sixth Form student commented, “Whoever you are, wherever you come from and whatever you believe, you are given a warm welcome here.”
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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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