Teacher of Science

The Howard Partnership Trust; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Elmbridge is seeking a passionate Teacher of Science to inspire students and deliver high-quality education. The ideal candidate will have the ability to create a nurturing learning environment and a commitment to improving students' life chances within a supportive teaching team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and generous benefits, including PPA time and a welcome payment.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS checks provided

Generous ECT welcome payment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible application processes

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Science at various levels.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Skills in collaborative teaching in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality science education.
• Support students to achieve their potential.
• Participate in enrichment activities.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to create a nurturing environment

Commitment to student improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Three Rivers Academy is a school that maximises opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in an environment that is stimulating, caring and supportive. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, which we expect all staff to embrace. The school was judged GOOD in every category by Ofsted in May 2019. We offer some of the best facilities in Surrey, with a spacious and modern building.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated, motivated and innovative Teacher of Science to join us. We are looking for an inspirational teacher with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment, together with a commitment to bringing out the best in every student. The ability to teach to A level is desirable but not essential. We are looking for staff who are passionate about improving students’ life chances and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team and our extensive enrichment programme.

Responsibilities

As a Teacher of Science you will contribute to delivering high-quality science education, supporting students to achieve their potential, and taking part in the school’s enrichment activities and collaborative teaching environment within The Howard Partnership Trust.

Benefits

• Teachers are offered PPA time, higher than the required 10%
• Generous ECT Welcome payment (up to £2,000)
• Recruitment and retention allowances available to attract the very best staff
• An extra border allowance is payable in certain circumstances
• The vast majority of full-time teachers have their own classroom
• Directed time is kept to a minimum with after-school meetings lasting no longer than an hour and all school events calendared in advance
• All teaching staff are provided with a laptop
• Professional opportunities to share and grow within The Howard Partnership Trust with high-quality CPD opportunities at all levels from ECT to SLT
• School easily accessible via public transport
• Active staff wellbeing group
• An inclusive community which celebrates its diversity
• You will be fully supported by the senior leadership team
• Our outstanding staff and students make us a great place to work
• The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation
• Flexible processes to assist applicants; contact us by email for an informal chat
• All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and must observe GDPR
• Right to Work in the UK verification prior to commencement; UK immigration documentation will be requested as part of the process
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding checks as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requirements

Essential Criteria / Qualifications

We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values. Our values will be assessed through the selection process, and applicants should reflect them in their supporting statement. Values are:

• Integrity - displaying honesty and strong moral principles
• Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals
• Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success
• Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened
• Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others
• Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success

Please ensure your supporting statement reflects these Values.

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Due to the nature of this role, the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure is required. In your application, disclose any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if applicable, details of offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which are spent for other purposes. A pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.