Teacher of Science

David Ross Education Trust; Tattershall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

David Ross Education Trust seeks an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to deliver a rigorous curriculum, support student progress and contribute to wider school life. You should be committed to high standards, inclusive teaching and ongoing professional development.

The role requires QTS and a relevant subject degree, with a focus on nurturing student potential across all abilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above.
• Qualified Teacher Status - suitable for ECTs.
• Evidence of applying continued professional development.
• Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject.
• Wide knowledge of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
• You will create engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons to raise achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject you teach.
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials and teaching programmes.
• Ensure pupils achieve well relative to prior attainment and make progress.
• Create engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons and maintain high standards of behaviour.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Inclusive classrooms

Positive behaviour management

Education

BA or above in relevant subject

Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of CPD

Job description

To be an impactful teacher and tutor who nurtures, supports, and challenges all students, working with intention and determination to ensure every young person achieves their potential.

Love your subject. Stay invested in it, taking your own professional development seriously.

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.

Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.

Do all you can to ensure that, as a result of your teaching (and tutoring), your students achieve well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as or better than similar students nationally and in the Academy.

Be aware of pupils' prior knowledge and plan teaching and scaffold appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn.

Have a clear understanding of the needs of the pupils you teach, including those with special educational needs; EAL; SEND; and be able to use and teaching approaches to effectively support them.

Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject)

Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress.

Give pupils regular feedback and encourage pupils to reflect on progress, their emerging needs, and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

Use formative assessment to determine what students know and adapt teaching plans accordingly., We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science, who is a committed educator, brings energy to the classroom, and is eager to contribute to the wider life of our school.

Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above.

Qualified Teacher Status - suitable for ECTs.

Evidence of applying continued professional development.

Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject.

A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.

You will be someone who creates engaging, inclusive, and challenging lessons that motivate students of all abilities, supports high standards of behaviour, demonstrating warmth, clarity, and positive classroom management. You will be committed to raising achievement, using assessment effectively to ensure all students make strong progress, working collaboratively, building positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

• M1 - UPS3 £34,069 - £52,835 per annum FTE