Teacher of Science - maternity cover

The Royal Sutton School; Reddicap Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Sutton School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Teacher of Science to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This role focuses on delivering high-quality Science teaching to students across the secondary age and ability range, inspiring a love of Science and supporting students to reach their potential.

Key responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the Science department.

Qualifications

• Passion for Science and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• High expectations and commitment to raising achievement.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive Science lessons.
• Teaching students across secondary age and ability range, adapting learning to meet individual needs.
• Inspiring students to develop a strong understanding and enthusiasm for Science.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing effective feedback and implementing support strategies.
• Collaborating with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Science teaching

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

The Royal Sutton School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Teacher of Science to join our supportive and ambitious team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our Science department and deliver high-quality teaching that engages and challenges students across the age and ability range. The successful candidate will play an important role in inspiring a love of Science, developing students’ knowledge and understanding, and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

1. Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive Science lessons.
2. Teaching students across the secondary age and ability range, adapting learning to meet individual needs.
3. Inspiring students to develop a strong understanding and enthusiasm for Science.
4. Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing effective feedback and implementing appropriate support strategies.
5. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school.
6. Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting our commitment to high standards of achievement and behaviour.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Has a passion for Science and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
2. Has the ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
3. Has high expectations of all students and is committed to raising achievement.
4. Can adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.
5. Builds positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
6. Is committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive and ambitious team.
7. Is enthusiastic about their own professional development and contributing to the wider school community.

What you'll get in return

1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
3. Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring (including ECT support)
4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
5. Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
6. Professional development and wellbeing days

Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received or the vacancy is filled.