Teacher of Science

Teaching Vacancies; Filey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Filey is looking for a qualified Science teacher to join their talented team. The successful candidate will possess a good degree related to Science, a Teaching Qualification with QTS, and recent teaching experience. The role offers exciting career prospects within a high-performing multi-academy trust, emphasizing staff wellbeing through various benefits including pension schemes, health programs, and more. Commitment to safeguarding and effective communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to discounts platform

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Science.
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent and relevant teaching experience.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Strong subject knowledge in Science

Recent teaching experience

Knowledge in assessment strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in an appropriate discipline related to Science

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

ICT skills including SMART board

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Science
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in Science up to GCSE
• Recent and relevant teaching experience
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in Science
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Enthusiasm for your subject area
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond

Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.