Job Description
What skills and experience we're looking for
- A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Science
- A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A strong and secure subject knowledge in Science up to GCSE
- Recent and relevant teaching experience
- Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
- Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
- A good understanding of curriculum developments in Science
- Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
- An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance
- Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
- Able to use student level data to raise standards
What the school offers its staff
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
- Financial, offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
- Lifestyle and Wellbeing, discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Motoring, access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
- Pension, excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
- Personal and professional, we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop. *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps. Commitment to safeguarding Carlton le Willows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).