Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Outwood Academy Ormesby; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking a dedicated Teacher to deliver high-quality learning across their subject area. The role emphasizes using diverse teaching strategies and AfL to raise student achievement, with strong communication with students and parents.

The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject, QTS, and recent KS3/KS4 assessment experience. Proficiency with common computer tools and a professional approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject and a teaching qualification with QTS.
• Experience in assessment at KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom.
• Apply AfL techniques to improve student performance.
• Collaborate with department to share good practice and adopt new approaches.

Skills

AfL strategies

Data analysis

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.