Teacher of Science

Cove School; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cove School in Farnborough is seeking a dedicated science teacher to join our energetic Science Department. You will inspire students across years 7–11, employing a mix of traditional and progressive methods to help every pupil progress.

We value excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management, and a proactive, collaborative approach to teaching and safeguarding. A PGCE or equivalent is preferred and you will contribute to a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Good degree in a directly related subject
• Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) curriculum up to GCSE
• Recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or equivalent experience
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Ability to deliver inspirational lessons to full age/ability range
• Positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Organised and self-motivated with a track record of meeting targets and deadlines
• Good sense of humour

Responsibilities

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils to excel academically
• Maintain relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Teach across the full age range (year 7 to year 11)
• Enhance teaching quality through resource sharing, observation and collaboration
• Deliver the standard timetable allocation
• Contribute to department administration and examination setting/marking
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children
• Support school aims and policies

Skills

Good degree

Excellent communication

IT literacy

Positive rapport with pupils

Organised and self-motivated

Humour

Education

PGCE or equivalent

11-16 curriculum knowledge

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Our Science Department are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated teacher of science with a love of education to join a great team, encouraging all pupils to make progress in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently nine highly committed teachers who strive for excellence, enjoying a range of traditional and progressive methodology and contributing to the academic life of the school.

The Science Department is a well-resourced department, with a team of science technicians in its own dedicated building. The department runs a variety of trips for all year groups each academic year such as 'GCSE Science Live' and Winchester Science Museum. The team also run a variety of STEAM activities both in school and with supplementary trips through the excellent links that they have made with businesses and organisations.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
• Teach a standard timetable allocation
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the schools' aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

• Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
• Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
• Excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
• A good sense of humour