Teacher of Science

Beacon; Banstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and IRIS technology

Excellent CPD programme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work-life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration across GLF

Job summary

The Beacon School in Banstead, England is seeking an enthusiastic Science teacher to join a supportive faculty within the GLF Schools Trust. You will deliver science across key stages, build strong relationships with students and contribute to a broad range of enrichment activities.

Join a warm team backed by extensive CPD, career development opportunities and a commitment to wellbeing. The school offers flexible working options and a strong community ethos within a large multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Be willing to teach Science across all key stages.
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about science and committed to improving the life chances of students in their care.
• Be forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work with the team.
• Be willing to develop a strong knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.
• Have the ability to develop strong relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across all key stages.
• Contribute to an outstanding curriculum and enrichment opportunities.
• Support student progress and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the GLF Schools network.

Skills

Teach Science across KS

Job description

The science faculty is in strong position to make even greater improvements than in recent years, with new leadership and a new vision in place to help students get the best from their lessons. The faculty has a collaborative approach to development, valuing each other's skills, interests and experiences as well as working alongside other science departments within trust. We are committed to ensuring our curriculum prepares students for studying science beyond GCSE and to upskill them to be objective and formulate conclusions about the world around them. Practical science is at the heart of our curriculum and we are proud to offer a wide range of practical experiences to students, in lessons and in our popular STEM club.

• Be willing to teach Science across all key stages
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about science and committed to improving the life chances of students in their care
• Be forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work with the team
• Be willing to develop a strong knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
• Have the ability to develop strong relationships with students
  The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues' excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Why work at The Beacon School You will:

• Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff
• Teach students who want to learn
• Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty
• Have access to an excellent programme of CPD
• Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach
• Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 43 GLF Schools
• Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching

There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model