Teacher of Science

CATS Global Schools; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageSt

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24: GP Access for all

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

CATS College Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Science teacher to join our international pre-university education team. You will deliver GCSE/A-level content and University Foundation Programmes, supporting learners to achieve excellent outcomes.

As a subject teacher, you will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and contribute to the broader academic and extracurricular programmes in line with CGS standards. Start is January, with a 1.0 FTE commitment.

Qualifications

• A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and confident delivery with good IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote excellent progress and outcomes by students.
• Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment, including the setting and marking of work.
• Write high quality reports as required by the school’s policy on reporting to parents.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Develop and maintain classroom and other learning environments.

Skills

Communication abilities

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Time management

Presentation skills

Clarity of speech

Diplomatic approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in a key subject area

Job description

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE

CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.

JOB OVERVIEW

January start | 1.0 FTE

You will teach students Science, supporting their learning to allow them to achieve the best possible outcomes. Candidates will be enthusiastic to develop, deliver, and support both the School’s academic and extracurricular programmes in line with CGS standards and policies. You will be directly responsible to your Head of Department. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the principal.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

As a teacher, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the school in general.

As a subject teacher, you will:

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote excellent progress and outcomes by students
• Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment, including the setting and marking of work according to the school’s policy
• Write high quality reports as required by the school’s policy on reporting to parents
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Develop and maintain classroom and other learning environments

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area
• A commitment to grow as a professional and engage in CPD as such
• Effective time management skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Great interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Good levels of IT literacy
• Strong presentation skills
• Clarity of speech
• A calm and diplomatic approach

BENEFITS

• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.