Teacher of Science

Cantell School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantell School in Southampton is seeking a qualified Science teacher to deliver across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE specifications. You will bring strong subject knowledge and a passion for science, creating an inclusive, motivating learning environment.

You will contribute to curriculum development within the Science Department, maintain high expectations of behaviour and progress, and collaborate with colleagues to support whole-school priorities and enrichment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with the ability to teach Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across KS3 and KS4, including delivery of GCSE specifications.

Skills

Science knowledge

Inclusive practice

Adaptive teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teacher training in progress

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Scienceacross KS3 and KS4, including the delivery of GCSE specifications
• Demonstrate strongsubject knowledge in Science and model a passion for the discipline.
• Create a supportiveand inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
• Contribute tocurriculum development and the wider work of the Science Department.
• Maintain highexpectations of behaviour, progress, and achievement.
• Work collaborativelywith colleagues to support whole-school priorities and enrichmentopportunities.
• Demonstrate excellentorganisational, communication, and classroom-management skills.
• Support the Head ofDepartment in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Sciencecurriculum
• Plan and deliverquality-first teaching, underpinned by adaptive teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND
• Use assessmenteffectively to track and monitor student progress, adapting teaching inresponse to individual needs
• Champion CantellSchool's focus on EMPOWER skills.
• Work closely with theSEND team and support staff to ensure appropriate scaffolding, challenge andaccess for all students

• Organise andsupport trips, visits and workshops that build students' scientificknowledge.
• Liaiseeffectively with parents, carers, support staff and external providers,including attending parents' evenings
• Engage fullywith the school's CPD programme, including training related to SEND,adaptive teaching and inclusive practice

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher (or completing training) with the ability to teach Science
• Has knowledgeof GCSE Science specifications
• Demonstrates astrong commitment to inclusive practice and adaptive teaching
• Is reflective,collaborative and eager to develop their practice
• Is committed toraising aspirations and outcomes for all students, including those withSEND
• Brings energy,creativity and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school