Teacher of Science

The department comprises 3 laboratories, a classroom, chemical/book/equipment stores, preparation room and staff room. All laboratories are equipped with standard apparatus, a PC and an interactive whiteboard. The science department has a wide range of equipment and resources.
Curriculum, assessment and examinations
We believe that all pupils, irrespective of ability, are entitled to a broad and balanced science education, which not only meets the requirements of the National Curriculum but also seeks to ensure that each individual achieves their potential and becomes the best version of themselves.
Lessons are hands-on and pupil-centred, designed to develop practical and investigative skills as well as secure scientific understanding.
Key Stage 3: Years 7-8
Pupils study Science for between three and four periods each week. All pupils follow schemes of learning developed by the Science department, which are designed to build progressively on prior knowledge and skills. These schemes incorporate current approaches to teaching and assessment, ensuring pupils are well prepared for GCSE courses and future scientific study.
An adaptive teaching approach is used to ensure that all pupils study the same core curriculum content, with teaching carefully adapted to meet the needs of individuals and classes. This enables the Science department to provide rich, challenging learning experiences for our most able pupils, while ensuring those with additional or emerging needs are fully supported to achieve success. Where appropriate, learning support staff work alongside subject teachers to support pupils with specific learning difficulties.
The progress of each individual pupil is assessed by end of topic key marked pieces and termly common knowledge tests and by end of year examination.
Key Stage 4: Years 9-11
In Key Stage 4 all pupils do science for at least 20% of the curriculum time. Pupils follow AQA Trilogy. All pupils are taught in mixed ability groups until they reach year 11 when this is organised according to current working grade.

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