Teacher of Science

Bedford Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HEART Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated science teacher to deliver engaging lessons across key stages and to improve student outcomes. You will use assessment data to tailor instruction, differentiate for diverse learners, and contribute to a collaborative learning village.

The role emphasizes high expectations, ongoing professional development, and involvement in cross-academy initiatives to raise attainment in science and numeracy.

Qualifications

• Degree and QTS status or working towards QTS.
• Successful secondary teaching experience in science.
• Strong knowledge of GCSE science, KS3 and KS2 expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality science lessons and monitor student progress.
• Use data to inform teaching and differentiate for all learners.
• Contribute to improvement plans for science provision.
• Develop resources and units of work for cross-subject use.
• Lead promotion of students’ character through science.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices.

Skills

Secondary science teaching

GCSE science knowledge

Data-driven teaching

Numeracy development

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree, QTS (or working towards)

Job description

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What We Offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

• Paid wellbeing day per year.
  
• CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
• An excellent in-house catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Main Duties Include

• Ensure consistent application of the Academy’s chosen approach to assessment for Science groups, tracking student progress and securing understanding in other staff of their accountability for every individual’s progress.
• Monitor provision across their Science classes, informing the Director of Achievement of areas of development, contributing to Team improvement plan for Science.
• Demonstrate how effective provision for Science can enhance student learning and outcomes.
• Research and develop new ideas, resources, units of work to disseminate within the learning village, looking for transferability across subjects. Produce high quality lesson plans and other exemplars as required.
• Lead the promotion and development of students’ character through Science
• Use data to inform learning and teaching within their area as appropriate, ensuring that lessons are well differentiated, providing for all individual students’ needs.

Who You Are

• A person with high expectations, enthusiasm and the ability to positively impact on the learning, skills and experiences of our students
• Degree, QTS (or working towards), relevant professional development
• Successful secondary teaching experience in at least 2 of the key stages
• Knowledge and understanding of Science, particularly GCSE skills, KS 3 expectations and the new KS2 national curriculum
• Knowledge and understanding of how to rapidly impact on students’ numeracy skills
• Significant personal impact on the outcomes for students, including their numeracy skills
• Successful experience of teaching the full range of ability students, including students with additional needs such as SEN and EAL
• Ability to be a consistently outstanding teacher, never less than good
• Willingness and ability to accept accountability for student outcomes
• Willingness to learn

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