Lead Practitioner of Science

Shorefields; Loughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Science to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to teach Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from KS3 to A level, making a significant impact on students' academic journeys. The ideal candidate will possess excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community. Join this welcoming environment that values academic, personal, and spiritual growth, and contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher with strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess students against learning outcomes and ensure progress.
• Support all groups of students to achieve their best.

Skills

Teaching Science

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 15/05/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 19 May 2025 Shortlisting Starts: 15/05/2025

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher with the skills, confidence, creativity and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our students?

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Science to join our highly successful Science department. We offer Physics, Chemistry and Biology to our students from KS3 to A level. The successful applicant will be able to teach one of the Sciences to A level and the others to GCSE. If you are a teacher with excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills, if you can build positive relationships with staff and all learners and you are committed to raising the attainment of your students then please send your application to us.

As a teacher of Science, you will be responsible for assessing students against learning outcomes and ensuring all groups of students make progress. You will be able to ensure that all groups of students at all key stages are appropriately challenged and supported to achieve their very best. You will be committed to maintaining and improving our high-quality provision.

St Bernard's High School is a Catholic girls' school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. We offer our students an environment where they can excel academically, personally and spiritually. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day-to-day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard's welcome applications from teachers of all faiths or none.

Please complete the Teaching Application Form found on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under School Information/Vacancies - please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date: 15 May 2025 at 12.00pm

Interviews: w/c 19 May 2025

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Zoe Booker
St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex, SS0 7JS Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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