Teacher of Science

Teaching Vacancies; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teacher of Science required to join our successful and supportive Science Department on a maternity cover basis. We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated practitioner who is passionate about science education and committed to helping all students develop curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

The successful candidate will teach Science at KS3 and KS4, inspire across the full ability range, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner across the full ability range.
• Able to teach Science at KS3 and KS4.
• Commitment to high standards of achievement, attendance and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire and engage students across the full ability range.
• Collaborate with the Science Department and colleagues.
• Support safeguarding and school ethos.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our successful and supportive Science Department on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring practitioner who is passionate about science education and committed to helping all students develop curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, challenge and engage students across the full ability range.
• Be able to teach Science at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Share our belief that every student can succeed and achieve their potential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of achievement, attendance and behaviour.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

If you are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people and would like to join a school where relationships, aspiration and achievement are at the heart of everything we do, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be
• Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.
• Free parking
• Use of school gym equipment out of school hours

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.