Teacher of Science

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority Education Department in England is seeking an enthusiastic and driven permanent Science teacher to join a high-performing team. The role is full-time and offers the chance to teach a rigorous academic curriculum in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates should be inspirational educators committed to continuous improvement, and there are opportunities for additional responsibilities. This position fosters collaboration in a supportive environment focused on achieving positive outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Inspirational and skilled teacher of science.
• Commitment to improving pedagogical practices.
• Aspirational for career development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Participate in whole-school CPD programme.
• Contribute to whole school activities.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Commitment to pedagogy improvement

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven permanent Science teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department on a full time basis. We are considering all applicants for specialisms in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or a combination of these. Science is a thriving and successful subject area, and the individual sciences are popular electives at both GCSE and A-Level. The science team is large yet tight-knit and benefits from co-located, subject-specific laboratories that enable effective collaboration with departmental colleagues. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of Science and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole. There may be an opportunities for additional responsibilities for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver high-quality lessons in your subject through our highly effective schemes of work and lesson resourcing.
• To proactively participate in our whole-school CPD programme to continually develop and sharpen your practice, and to take pride in sharing your strong practice with colleagues.
• To contribute to whole school activities and events
• To be engaged in the wider curricular offer for students, through being involved in clubs and activities, particularly those in the subject area.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

Who we are looking for

• Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of science
• Are committed to improving your pedagogical practices
• Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

Twynham Learning employee values

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture