Science Teacher

Wigmore School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wigmore School invites applications for a part-time fixed-term science teacher to cover KS3 and KS4. The post is 0.6 time with Mon-Thu-Fri duties, from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will have QTS, a science degree and strong classroom practice across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Interest in contributing to wider school life and working within a team focused on high standards and pupil progress is essential.

Qualifications

• First Degree or equivalent in a science subject (AF).
• QTS (AF).
• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I).
• Teaching science at KS3 and KS4 (AF).
• Form tutor experience (AF, I).
• Experience in more than one school (AF).
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I).
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I).
• Dealing with parents (AF, I).
• Up-to-date subject knowledge (AF, I, R).
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for science (AF, I, R).
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R).
• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R).
• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R).
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R).
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R).
• Strong behaviour management (I, R).
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R).
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R).
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R).
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R).
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R).
• Excellent communication skills (I, R).
• Ability and willingness to teach a second subject (AF, I, R).
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R).
• Resilient (I, R).
• Reliable (I, R).
• Committed (I, R).
• Honest (I, R).
• Trustworthy (I, R).
• Dedicated (I, R).
• Patient (I, R).
• Loyal (I, R).
• Good sense of humour (I, R).
• High expectations of self and others (I, R).
• Good attendance record (R).
• Outstanding references (R).
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R).
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R).
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R).
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R).
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R).
• A willingness to take on responsibility (I).
• Aspiration to become a Middle Leader within the next 5 years (I).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching at KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to form tutor duties and pastoral care.
• Support high educational standards and pupil achievement.
• Engage in extracurricular activities and parental communication.

Skills

Excellent literacy

Excellent ICT skills

Ability to teach outstanding lessons

Strong behaviour management

Effective communication with pupils,-s

Inspire, challenge, motivate andEmpwer

Creative problem solving

Work under pressure

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to teach second subject

Initiate and develop ideas

Education

First Degree or equivalent in a science subject

QTS

Job description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the post of teacher of science on a fixed term part time contract (0.6 Mon-Thu-Fri) from 1st Jan 2027 – 31st August 2027.

Science is taught as separate subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) throughout KS3 and KS4 with many pupils studying triple science at Key stage 4. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality teaching at KS3 and KS4.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• First Degree or equivalent in a science subject (AF)
• QTS (AF)

DESIRABLE

• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I)

Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Teaching science at KS3 and KS4 (AF)
• Form tutor experience (AF, I)

DESIRABLE

• Experience in more than one school (AF)
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I)
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I)
• Dealing with parents (AF, I)

Knowledge and Understanding

ESSENTIAL

• Up-to-date subject knowledge (AF, I, R)
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for science (AF, I, R)
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R)

DESIRABLE

• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R)

Abilities and Skills

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R)
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R)
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R)
• Strong behaviour management (I, R)
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R)
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R)
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R)
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R)
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R)
• Excellent communication skills (I, R)

DESIRABLE

• Ability and willingness to teach a second subject (AF, I, R)
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R)

Personal Attributes

ESSENTIAL

• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)

Other Factors

• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• A willingness to take on responsibility (I)
• Aspiration to become a Middle Leader within the next 5 years (I)