Teacher of Science & Learning Coach (0.8)

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Science teacher to inspire and develop students' interest in science. The role involves teaching a broad science curriculum, engaging with students in and outside the classroom, and contributing to school life through extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to student welfare.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Engagement in a vibrant school community

Responsibilities

• Teach Science subjects with enthusiasm and engage students.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and events.
• Support students' learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain positive relationships

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Science specialist looking to make an impact on young people's lives? King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is seeking to appoint someone who believes passionately about making a difference to the lives of every student and who does so with integrity, humility and relentless positivity. The successful candidate will work as part of a strong team and will be willing to participate in all aspects of school life including support for extracurricular clubs, events and trips. The post is suitable for a current classroom teacher or for an Early Career Teacher.

Department and Curriculum

Science is a popular subject at King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls. Our recently developed KS3 curriculum offers our pupils a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum that engages and prepares them to study either combined or triple science at GCSE. We also offer A Levels in all three sciences, taught by subject specialists, and we are proud that many of our pupils continue to study science related courses at university. We are a well resourced department, with five modern laboratories, a science workroom and a full time science technician.

Role expectations

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm and excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. Extracurricular opportunities are a key part of school life and the successful candidate will play a key role in providing opportunities for students beyond the classroom.

What the school offers

In return we are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a thriving community, composed of kind and respectful students who are dedicated to their learning and colleagues who are caring, compassionate and committed. Staff and students have extremely positive relationships underpinned by our school value of ‘respect’. We are a happy and caring school which values and takes pride in diversity and celebrates individuality.

How to apply

If our vision and values match your own philosophy, we would welcome an application.

Safeguarding

King Edward VI Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will have online checks undertaken before interview. Successful applicants be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is a criminal offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. KEVI is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.