Teacher of Science

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an experienced Science Teacher to join a dynamic team in Coventry. This role involves delivering the Science curriculum to diverse students, ensuring their individual learning needs are met through personalized approaches. The position offers additional leadership opportunities and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and pass a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum.
• Ability to cater to individual learning needs.
• Capacity to plan and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ethical Science education to diverse learners.
• Observe and maintain safeguarding measures.
• Engage in continuous personal development.

Skills

Planning and implementation

Curriculum delivery

Team collaboration

Data-driven assessment

Safeguarding compliance

Education

Qualified Science Teacher status

Job description

This is an exciting and dynamic role for an experienced Science Teacher to join our wonderful team of teachers at InspirEd Pathways. All of our children have experienced barriers to learning through illness or injury. You will join our dedicated team of teachers and support staff in reconnecting children with all that is wonderful about learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Science KS3 and KS4 curriculum to given groups or individual children within the Service.
• Ensure the appropriate GCSE and/or other accredited courses are selected and delivered in order to meet the individual learning needs of all pupils.
• Maximise the use of data to ensure appropriate assessment, target setting, tracking and reporting measures are in place.
• Apply the principles of “Quality First” and “Adaptive” teaching in the classroom and ensure that pupils’ social and emotional, as well as academic, needs are met.
• Support the service’s personal development priorities by fulfilling the role of a “Lead Tutor”.
• Take responsibility for putting in place interventions to ensure pupils make expected or better progress from initial baseline assessment and/or FFT predictions.
• Ensure that appropriate resources and equipment are in place and maintained to expected standards.
• Ensure that Safeguarding procedures are observed and adhered to.
• Work effectively as a team member on whole-service initiatives and developments.
• Engage in appropriate CPD to ensure knowledge and understanding of local and national developments and initiatives are kept up to date within Science teaching and in education in general.
• Support and arrange opportunities for enrichment and engagement through visits, trips and events.
• Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must be qualified and experienced as a Science Teacher and possess the ability to plan, implement and deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and vibrant learning programme across all arms of InspirEd Pathways (Whitmore Park Annexe; Wards 14‑16 at UHCW and Home Tuition). The role offers a TLR (2a) available for the leadership and management of a small team. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered. The appointment is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Contact: Phone [phone] or email [e-mail] to arrange an informal visit and chat.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to inclusion and offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people, including members of the Armed Forces and veterans, those currently in care or previously in care, and applicants with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities.

Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.