Science Teacher

Science Teacher – Job Description About the AcademyStone Soup Academy is an Ofsted Outstanding Alternative Provision school in Nottingham supporting KS3 and KS4 students who struggled in mainstream education. The academy focuses on small class sizes, wellbeing, inclusion, and helping vulnerable young people achieve qualifications and positive futures. Their vision is: “Creating Unimagined Futures” Main Purpose of the RoleThe successful candidate will: Teach GCSE Science Inspire students to enjoy and engage with Science Deliver high-quality teaching and learning Support vulnerable learners academically and emotionally Help students achieve qualifications and positive outcomes Contribute to the wider academy community Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching & LearningPlan and deliver engaging Science lessons Teach GCSE Science Differentiate learning for students with varied needs Use ICT effectively in lessons Assess, track, and report student progress Maintain high expectations and positive behaviour Science Department DutiesSet up and clear away experiments Manage the prep room Help develop schemes of work and curriculum planning Student Support & Pastoral CareAct as a tutor for a student group Monitor attendance, wellbeing, and academic progress Work closely with intervention staff and the SENCO Communicate with parents/carers Wider Academy ContributionParticipate in meetings and training Support extracurricular activities Promote safeguarding and student welfare Contribute positively to academy culture What We Are Looking ForQualificationsPreferred: Degree in Science or related subject Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) we will also consider: Graduates Aspiring teachers willing to train ECTs are encouraged to apply. Essential Skills & Qualitieswe are especially looking for someone who is: Positive and resilient Passionate about supporting vulnerable students Flexible and reflective Organised and reliable Skilled at behaviour management Able to build strong relationships Enth