Teacher of Science

Cockburn School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Induction & development

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Enhanced leave & pay benefits

Flexible working patterns

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance programme

Mental Health support

Wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Gym facilities

Wellbeing and social activities

Leave of absence policy

Discounts

Job summary

Cockburn School in Leeds is seeking a strong, ambitious science teacher who is passionate about helping young people enjoy and succeed in science. You will contribute to rigorous curriculum design, apply innovative pedagogical approaches and uphold high standards of student behaviour and focus.

You will join a motivated, friendly science team within a thriving academy, with opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong, ambitious, intelligent team player passionate about their subject and supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through science.
• Up-to-date with latest research developments in science and an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches.
• A well-informed subject expert who keeps pace with current research and curriculum developments.
• A respected teacher who maintains high standards for student behaviour and focus.
• An organised, reliable colleague committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.

Skills

Team player

Passion for subject

Subject expert

Curriculum design

Pedagogical approaches

Behaviour management

Organised

Job description

Who we are looking for:

• A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about their subject and in supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through the study of Science.
• An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
• A well-informed subject expert who is up to date with the latest research developments in their subject with an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches.
• A respected teacher who sets the highest of standards for student behaviour and focus.
• An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.

This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly and mission aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future.

Why Join us:

• Competitive rates of pay
• A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program
• Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension
• Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
• A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level
• Access to cover pool/Flexible day
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
• Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
• Free Onsite parking
• Access to gym facilities on some sites
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
• Access to a range of discounts

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold your professional responsibility.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Cockburn Mult-Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.