Teacher of Science

The Methodist Church in Britain; Billericay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development via the Harrs

Job summary

Harris Academy Billericay is recruiting a Teacher of Science on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave, starting in January. The post centres on teaching science at KS3 and KS4, with lesson planning, resource development, assessment and tracking of student progress.

It also carries a form tutor role within the academy's pastoral system, in an 11-18 setting. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Successful secondary-level teaching experience, teaching practice accepted

Responsibilities

• Teach science at KS3 and KS4, delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
• Plan and support the curriculum for a designated curriculum area
• Act as form tutor to a selected group of students
• Monitor and support students' progress and development as a teacher and tutor
• Contribute to raising student attainment and to each student reaching their potential
• Maintain records and track student progress
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the subject area
• Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pursue continuing professional development and engage fully in the Performance Management Review process
• Support the academy's provision for students' personal and academic growth

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Science teaching

KS3 & KS4

Curriculum planning

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

Harris Academy Billericay is recruiting a Teacher of Science on a 12-month contract to cover maternity or parental leave, starting in January. The post centres on teaching science at KS3 and KS4, with lesson planning, resource development, assessment and tracking of student progress. It also carries a form tutor role within the academy's pastoral system, in an 11-18 setting. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Teach science at KS3 and KS4, delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
• Plan and support the curriculum for a designated curriculum area
• Act as form tutor to a selected group of students
• Monitor and support students' progress and development as a teacher and tutor
• Contribute to raising student attainment and to each student reaching their potential
• Maintain records and track student progress
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the subject area
• Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pursue continuing professional development and engage fully in the Performance Management Review process
• Support the academy's provision for students' personal and academic growth

What’s required

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Successful secondary-level teaching experience, teaching practice accepted

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Good ICT skills
• Good written and spoken communication
• Motivating students and raising their aspirations through a range of strategies

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Working as part of a team and building positive relationships with all staff
• Creating a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Communicating positively with parents, carers and external agencies
• Understanding of high expectations, equality of access and the tutor role
• Leading and managing own work, with excellent time management

Nice to have

• Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
• Experience of working in an 11-18 school
• Innovative use of interactive whiteboards

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
• Career development and progression opportunities