Teacher of Science

CATS Global Schools

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageSt

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

CATS College Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Science teacher for a January start on a 1.0 FTE contract. You will teach Science and support academic and extracurricular programmes in line with CGS standards and policies.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to safeguarding and a positive learning environment, reporting to the Head of Department and working under the principal's direction.

Qualifications

A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area
A commitment to grow as a professional and engage in CPD
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

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 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

Skills

Communication abilities

Time management

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Academic degree in key curriculum subject

Job description

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

BENEFITS

Cycle to work Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
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.

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