Teacher of Science

Bidvane; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

TLR available for a suitable candidate

Job summary

The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking a permanent Teacher of Science to join the Science Department. You will teach science, assess progress, and develop students' understanding through an inclusive curriculum. Practical enquiry and scientific thinking are central, with a Monday-to-Friday timetable from 8:25am to 3:25pm.

The role is 32.5 hours a week and requires safeguarding checks. The academy offers bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, career progression opportunities, and a

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, well-planned teaching that supports progress.
• Use assessment for learning and feedback to guide next steps.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and department improvement.
• Maintain consistent behaviour routines and safe learning environments.
• Engage with parents, carers and external agencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach well-planned science lessons that support progress.
• Assess progress and provide feedback to guide learning.
• Work with Inclusion Staff to support learners and improve curriculum.
• Track attendance, progress and attainment accurately.
• Contribute to schemes of learning and marking policies.
• Undertake tutoring and pastoral responsibilities for student development.
• Engage with parents and external agencies; uphold academy values.
• Participate in professional development and school improvement.

Skills

Deliver engaging teaching

Assessment for learning

Collaborative planning

Maintain behaviour

Curriculum development

Safeguarding

Job description

This permanent Teacher of Science post sits in the Science Department at The Milton Keynes Academy. The work centres on teaching science, assessing progress and building students' understanding through an inclusive curriculum. Practical enquiry and scientific thinking are central to the department, with a Monday-to-Friday timetable from 8:25am to 3:25pm. The role is 32.5 hours a week; checks include an enhanced DBS, a separate barred-list check and references, with online checks and, where appropriate, a prohibition-from-teaching search.

What the job involves

• Teach well-planned science lessons that support students' progress and understanding
• Use assessment and feedback to guide learning and help students identify next steps
• Work with colleagues, including Inclusion Staff, to support learners and improve the curriculum and department
• Maintain consistent behaviour expectations and a safe, respectful classroom
• Track and record attendance, progress and attainment accurately
• Contribute to schemes of learning, teaching resources and marking policies
• Undertake tutoring and pastoral responsibilities supporting students' wider development
• Build effective working relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
• Promote the academy's values and expectations through professional conduct
• Take part in professional development, performance management and school improvement
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
• Contribute to school life and undertake reasonable duties, supporting access for students with SEND and EAL

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Deliver engaging, well-planned teaching that supports good or better progress
• Use assessment for learning and feedback to make students' next steps clear
• Work collaboratively on learner needs, curriculum development and departmental improvement
• Apply consistent behaviour routines and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment
• Track attendance, progress and attainment, and contribute to schemes, resources and marking policies
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies

Checks & eligibility

• Shortlisted candidates undergo online checks before interview
• Enhanced DBS check and separate barred-list check
• References and, where appropriate, a prohibition-from-teaching search
• Post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Other

• Support students' social, moral and personal development through tutoring and pastoral care
• Uphold the academy's ethos, values and community expectations
• Engage in professional development, performance management and school improvement
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and undertake reasonable duties
• Promote inclusive access to learning for students with SEND and EAL

What’s offered

• Bespoke induction
• Ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• TLR available for a suitable candidate