Teacher - Science Specialist

Teaching Vacancies; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Two week half term in October

Training opportunities

Recognition program

Well-being support

My Groupbenefits discounts

Work-life balance

Free on-site parking

Onsite gym access

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School in Surrey is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join our science faculty on-site. You will deliver the curriculum, adapt resources for different ages and abilities, and contribute to pastoral care.

You will be accountable for pupil progress, plan to support attainment, and work with staff to meet SEN needs. We offer a supportive environment with professional development and staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum tailored to age/ability; develop teaching materials and pastoral arrangements.
• Be accountable for attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils; plan to help them meet potential.
• Lead SEN Support arrangements for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Science Teacherto join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential.
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements.

What the school offers its staff

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, throughMy Groupbenefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Free access to onsite gym after school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.