Inspiring Science Teacher for KS3–GCSE with STEAM

Cove School; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cove School in Farnborough is seeking a dedicated science teacher to join our energetic Science Department. You will inspire students across years 7–11, employing a mix of traditional and progressive methods to help every pupil progress.

We value excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management, and a proactive, collaborative approach to teaching and safeguarding. A PGCE or equivalent is preferred and you will contribute to a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Good degree in a directly related subject
• Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) curriculum up to GCSE
• Recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or equivalent experience
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Ability to deliver inspirational lessons to full age/ability range
• Positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Organised and self-motivated with a track record of meeting targets and deadlines
• Good sense of humour

Responsibilities

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils to excel academically
• Maintain relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Teach across the full age range (year 7 to year 11)
• Enhance teaching quality through resource sharing, observation and collaboration
• Deliver the standard timetable allocation
• Contribute to department administration and examination setting/marking
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children
• Support school aims and policies

Skills

Good degree

Excellent communication

IT literacy

Positive rapport with pupils

Organised and self-motivated

Humour

Education

PGCE or equivalent

11-16 curriculum knowledge

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Cove School in Farnborough is seeking a dedicated science teacher to join our energetic Science Department. You will inspire students across years 7–11, employing a mix of traditional and progressive methods to help every pupil progress.

We value excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management, and a proactive, collaborative approach to teaching and safeguarding. A PGCE or equivalent is preferred and you will contribute to a dynamic learning environment.