Teacher of Science
The Telford Park School, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FAThis job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
1 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: 1.0 FTE 32.50 per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale, Upper Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The provision of a full learning experience and support for students
MAIN PURPOSE:
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
- To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as teacher/Form Tutor
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
- To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES
OPERATIONAL/ STRATEGIC:
- To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area
- To contribute to the curriculum area School Plan and its implementation
- To plan and prepare courses and lessons
- To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
TEACHING, LEARNING AND CURRICULUM:
- To assist the HOD, DL to ensure that the curriculum area provides a range of teaching which compliments the school’s strategic objectives.
- To assist in the process of curriculum development and change so as to ensure continued relevance to the needs of students, examining and awarding bodies and the school’s aim.
STAFF:
- To take part in continuous professional learning, utilising the school’s SSE processes.
- To maintain good subject knowledge and an awareness of excellent, current practice in teaching.
- To engage actively in the Performance Management and Review Process
- To ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
- To work as a member of designated teams(s) and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school
SCHOOL SELF EVALUATION:
- Support the HOD/DL and other post holders in meeting the expectations described in the School Self Evaluation handbook, including reporting procedures and deadlines.
COMMUNICATION:
- To communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate
- Where appropriate communicate and work with persons or agencies outside the school
- To maintain appropriate student records
- To complete relevant documentation in support of student tracking
- To track student progress and use information to inform teaching and learning, engaging with whole school assessment, recording and reporting procedures (including consultations)
RESOURCES:
- To work productively with the HOD to ensure effective ordering and management of resources
STUDENT GUIDANCE
- To be a Form Tutor
- To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Tutor Group as a whole
- Under the leadership of the Head of House, ensure implementation of the school’s pastoral and guidance systems.
- To register students, and encourage their full engagement in all aspects of school life.
- To contribute to the teaching of PSHE in line with school policy and work with the Head of House to plan an appropriate differentiated PSHE curriculum.
- To apply behaviour for learning systems so that effective learning can take place.
- To follow best practice in all practice associated with Child Protection and safeguarding
- Keep skills and knowledge up to date with regard to Child protection and safeguarding
- To liaise with other staff as appropriate, in response to problems experienced by students across the curriculum.
- To play a central role in managing the learning of students in the Tutor Group, particularly with reference to effective implementation of Mentoring systems and procedures. This will include regular formal and informal 1:1 to review academic and social progress
OTHER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
- Contribute to a adopt school Health and Safety Policy and practice
- This job description may be changed by the Headteacher in consultation with you to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About The Telford Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 680 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Telford Park School website
- Email address
- pjolley@aatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01952387400
Telford Park School, part of the Amethyst Academies Trust, is a coeducational secondary school located in Stirchley, Telford. We are committed to challenging and supporting every pupil effectively, aiming to maximize their academic success and personal growth. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be both challenging and engaging, empowering students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love for learning. We value the development of well-rounded individuals with sound moral values, encouraging pupils to be respectful, tolerant, and responsible citizens. At Telford Park School, we believe in nurturing curiosity and providing a supportive environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to The Telford Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pjolley@aatrust.co.uk.
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