Science Teacher

The Matthew Arnold School; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving comprehensive school in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Teacher - Science Specialist to deliver engaging science curriculum. The ideal candidate will be committed to student safeguarding, effective development, and possess QTS or equivalent. This role offers a supportive environment with a focus on both academic growth and character development, and includes generous benefits like pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Well-being support

Free onsite gym access

Free parking

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification required.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Demonstrated continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum relevant to age and ability.
• Accountable for pupils' attainment and progress.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Awareness and commitment to safeguarding

Effective continuous professional development

Collaborative and innovative

Professional and engaged

Job description

Teacher - Science Specialist

We are seeking a Teacher - Science Specialist to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential.
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and, where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development, reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Committed, engaged and professional.

About The Matthew Arnold School

The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11‑16 year olds in Staines‑upon‑Thames, rated ‘Good’ in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational." Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.

We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose‑built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October.
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service.
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations.
• Access to savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop benefits platform.
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes.
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Free access to onsite gym after school.