Science Teacher (KS3 & KS4)

Thorpe Hall School; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Southend-on-Sea seeks a passionate Science Teacher to join its innovative department. The ideal candidate will have QTS and experience teaching KS3 and KS4. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment are offered. Interested applicants should prepare to contribute positively to student engagement and educational outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and significant experience in Science.
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills.
• Capacity for hard work and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stages 3 and 4 in the Science department.
• Communicate a clear vision for improving department standards.
• Innovate educational procedures and enhance student experiences.

Skills

Teaching Science at KS3 and KS4

Leadership and management skills

Strong communication skills

Creative thinking

Passion for Science

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a well-qualified, ambitious and enthusiastic Science Teacher (any specialism) to join our successful Science department to teach Key Stages 3 and 4. Our Science department currently consists of 5 full-time and 2 part-time teachers. This is an outstanding opportunity to join this happy, developing and innovative school. The role would suit an enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate individual who wishes to share their drive and motivation with young people. We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this please email [e-mail]

What Thorpe Hall School offers

• Supportive leadership and a positive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Enthusiastic students eager to learn and engage
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources
• The opportunity to be innovative and to develop new educational procedures and student experiences
• The ability to develop a significantly broad portfolio
• An exciting, challenging and stimulating place to work in a friendly and welcoming environment

Responsibilities and requirements

• A qualified teacher with QTS and significant experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4
• Excellent leadership potential, strong management and communication skills demonstrable through your present role
• The ability to communicate a clear vision for improving standards within the department
• A capacity for hard work and resilience; and a belief that this is at the core of success
• A creative thinker with an ability and determination to secure high quality outcomes for all students
• An exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner with a passion for Science and the ability to share this with students
• A leader who places the well-being of all students first

About Thorpe Hall

Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school's prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/

Safeguarding and other information

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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