Teacher of Science

Laurus Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Priestnall School seeks a dedicated Teacher of Science to inspire students and contribute to a rich curriculum. The role is suitable for both experienced and newly qualified teachers, offering a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements. Join us to empower students in their scientific journey.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to professional learning

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for teaching Science.
• Ability to contribute to a broad and deep curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional teaching and learning experiences.
• Develop students' passion and enthusiasm for science.

Skills

Teaching Science

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

“Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work.” - Thomas Edison

Priestnall School are currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Science who can contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are searching for an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Science, both within the classroom and beyond. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers.

Our students will have a comprehensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the key principles and theory that are required to succeed in science at each key stage and to lay the foundations for further study. We offer a broad and deep curriculum that focuses on powerful knowledge and threshold concepts as we believe that mastery of threshold concepts is integral to students accessing powerful knowledge and gaining a deep understanding and appreciation of science. Our curriculum is ambitious and challenging, providing students with strong substantive knowledge whilst also gaining an awareness of the disciplinary knowledge of the subject. Students will develop their literacy and numeracy skills and build their cultural capital. Our students will develop their passion and enthusiasm for science through science lessons and our electives program.

For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

Closing Date: Friday 30th May at 9am.

Early applications welcome.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Priestnall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.