Teacher of Science

The Governors of St Patrick’s RC High School are looking to appoint an excellent Teacher of Science who is committed to ensuring pupil enjoyment and progress within our successful Science department. The position offers the opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified teacher to join an established and hardworking team. The successful candidate will: · Have a love of their subject · Have a sound and detailed knowledge of Science · Have high regard for their learning environment and resources · Aspire to be a talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher, who will ensure outstanding progress for all students · Have the ability to inspire, engage and enthuse students · Be skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning The job description below gives an insight into the responsibilities of the Science Teacher and while this is not an exhaustive list, it should allow candidates to have an understanding of what this role entails, and for what the successful candidate will be held accountable for. The person specification provides an indication of the skills and experience that we are seeking. Purpose of the role To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and ensure delivery of high quality teaching and learning for which the teacher is accountable. The job description should be read alongside the range of professional duties in the current Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document. The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Planning, Development and Coordination · To set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students’ in their classes. · To use teaching and learning objectives to plan lessons and sequences of lessons showing how this will assess students learning. · To select and prepare resources, and plan for their safe and effect