Inspiring Science Teacher: Drive Student Growth

St James; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St James in Cheadle Hulme seeks a passionate Science teacher to deliver an outstanding Catholic educational experience and provide an engaging, differentiated curriculum for all pupils. You will be accountable for progress, plan effectively, and contribute to the school’s vision.

You will inspire learners, assess regularly, and work collaboratively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants while upholding the school’s ethos and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within Science
• Be accountable for student progress and development within the teaching groups allocated
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Science curriculum
• Inspire and engage pupils in the vision for the school
• Track student achievement regularly across the teaching groups allocated, transforming data into action
• Set high expectations for yourself for quality teaching and learning in your Science classes
• Ensure planning meets the needs of all learners
• Deliver engaging lessons which have frequent and accurate assessment, feedback and intervention
• Assist in the development of schemes of work, resources, marking and assessment policies and teaching strategies within designated curriculum areas
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and how they might affect student learning and teaching methodologies
• Display highly effective subject knowledge
• Help foster the spiritual development of pupils in accordance with the school's Mission Statement
• Ensure that the school's vision is understood and clearly and effectively articulated to all pupils
• Promote the school's ethos and culture to the broader community
• Actively partake in the school's development scheme through participation in arrangements for further training and professional development
• Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive school culture
• Celebrate the achievements of individual students
• Work effectively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants as appropriate
• Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance;
• Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibilities for own personal development
• Engage in research around current educational initiatives including government policies in areas commensurate with the post
• All teaching staff are expected to meet the relevant Professional Standards for Teachers in addition to the job description detailed above

Job description

St James in Cheadle Hulme seeks a passionate Science teacher to deliver an outstanding Catholic educational experience and provide an engaging, differentiated curriculum for all pupils. You will be accountable for progress, plan effectively, and contribute to the school’s vision.

You will inspire learners, assess regularly, and work collaboratively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants while upholding the school’s ethos and community engagement.