Teacher of Science

Start date: September 2024 (subject to completion of all safer recruitment checks and safeguarding training).
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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We are looking for a keen and experienced full-time teacher of Science to join a small, supportive department at our friendly school. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching Science to pupils in KS3 and KS4. The post would involve teaching Science with a specialism for Physics in mixed ability/set groups to include teaching the Double Award and separate science GCSEs. We are pleased to offer small classes of pupils with very supportive parents.

The successful candidate must:

• Be a positive role model for our pupils.


• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate pupils.


• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to engage and inspire pupils in KS3 and KS4 to achieve success.


• Be an experienced and qualified teacher with an excellent subject knowledge, holding QTS and a relevant undergraduate degree.


• Be committed practitioner who wants to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning and who expects excellence from students.


• Be an enthusiastic, collaborative and motivated individual who will teach the subject though a variety of innovative approaches.


• Be a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students.


• Have strong IT skills and an interest in developing the use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning.


• Be willing to become a form tutor to a group of pupils in the Senior School.
  
  St John's is a co-educational Independent School for pupils aged between 2 and 16 years. We are proud of our educational provision and offer you the opportunity to join our successful school.
  
  The chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.


• Fantastic working environment where staff are valued.


• Opportunities to access CPD to develop your role further.


• Polite and hard-working pupils taught in small classes.


• Our school terms are shorter than those of maintained schools.


• A school lunch is provided.


This is afull-time position, and following an induction period will become apermanent position.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.