Science Teacher

Burnley High School; Burnley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Government pension schemes access

Free parking

Training, mentoring and progression

Job summary

Burnley High School is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dynamic team. You will deliver a broad science curriculum, monitor student progress, and support personal and academic growth while acting as a form tutor.

The role requires QTS, a science degree or equivalent, and the ability to inspire high standards. Burnley High School, part of Education Partnership Trust, offers career development and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Degree level in a Science subject or an adequate post-degree conversion course.
• Proven record or evidence from teaching practice showing potential to help students reach high standards.
• Excellent ICT skills for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced, differentiated science curriculum.
• Monitor and support student progress as a teacher and form tutor.
• Create a learning environment helping every student reach potential.
• Contribute to raising standards of attainment.
• Support personal and academic growth opportunities for students.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Excellent organisational skills

Self-awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Science degree or post-degree conversion

Job description

Burnley High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Qualified to at least degree level in a Science based subject/or adequate post degree conversion course
• Proven record or evidence from teaching practice of potential to help students reach high standards of learning and achievement
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and re-prioritise workload when needed
• A high level of self-awareness – knows strengths and weaknesses and can relate to difficult personality types well
• Excellent ICT skills for teaching

The Science Teacher will:

• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support the teaching of Science
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and a form tutor
• Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• Contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• Share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

About Burnley High School:

Burnley High School was founded in 2014 in Burnley, Lancashire. It is a mainstreamschool for mixed pupils aged 11-16.Burnley High School is part of the Education Partnership Trust.

Values and Vision

Burnley High School promises to “transform lives” by empowering pupils to achieve their full potential. The school focuses on developing the “whole person”. Beyond academic expectations, young people also learn life skills, and their personal and social development is encouraged.

The school’s ambition is to build a life-long love of learning and a set of moral values to help pupils make a positive contribution to society.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances.As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle (Salary Sacrifice Scheme).
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunitiesincluding our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
• Free parking
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.