Teacher of Science

Heart Academies; Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day per year

CPD pathways, career progression

£200 Refer a friend scheme

Tech scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Gym and facilities

Tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests

ECT induction support

Open and collaborative environment

Regular training and development

In-house catering

Environmental sustainability

Job summary

Heart Academies Trust in Bedford is seeking a qualified Science teacher to ensure consistent assessment across Science, track student progress and raise attainment. You will inform leadership of development needs and contribute to the science improvement plan.

The role requires a Degree with QTS (or working towards), two+ years of secondary teaching experience, and up-to-date knowledge of GCSE Science, KS3 and KS2. You will differentiate lessons and support SEN/EAL learners. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Degree, QTS (or working towards)
• Successful secondary teaching experience in at least 2 key stages
• Knowledge of Science: GCSE, KS3, KS2
• Ability to rapidly impact students' numeracy skills
• Experience teaching a full range of abilities including SEN and EAL
• High expectations and impact on learning outcomes
• Willingness to be accountable for student outcomes
• DBS checks if applicable

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent application of the Academy's assessment approach for Science, tracking progress and ensuring understanding across staff.
• Monitor provision across Science classes and inform the Director of Achievement of development areas.
• Demonstrate how effective Science provision can improve learning and outcomes.
• Research and develop new ideas and resources for dissemination within the learning village.
• Lead the promotion and development of students' character through Science.

Skills

QTS

Secondary teaching

Outstanding teacher

Differentiation

Numeracy impact

SEN & EAL

Accountability

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree

QTS in progress

Professional development

Job description

• 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.
  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, This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Barred List Check and a Certificate of Good Conduct if you have lived or worked outside of the UK for a continuous period of six months or more since the age of 18.
  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.
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.