Teacher of Science

The Wave; Clyst Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wave is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to deliver a broad curriculum that supports vulnerable pupils aged 4-19 and helps them reach their potential. The role emphasizes developing emotional well-being, confidence and independence within a supportive Trust environment.

You will work within a team that values collaboration, patience and resilience, focusing on personalised approaches for pupils with additional needs and close cooperation with families and external partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Patience, resilience and ability to work with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience or passion for working with vulnerable pupils preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a balanced and broad curriculum promoting the holistic development of pupils and preparing them for adult life.
• Provide access to the National Curriculum and opportunities for external accreditation, including personalised programmes for pupils with specific learning difficulties.
• Support pupils to develop positive attitudes, emotional well-being and self-esteem.
• Respect pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, developing confidence, independence and self-expression.
• Build positive relationships with families, schools and other agencies; contribute to selecting an outstanding Science Teacher.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
• Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes.
• Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community.
• We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and express their needs and desires.
• Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils' families, schools and other agencies. We are looking to appoint an outstanding and committed Science Teacher. The successful applicant will be someone who embodies our Trust values, has diverse experience, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.

About the Trust

We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 - 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff.