Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a small, welcoming countryside secondary school in South Warwickshire for a Qualified Science Teacher. This is a full-time, long-term position required to start as soon as possible (ASAP).
The successful candidate will be a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher with the ability to inspire students and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. While a specialism in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology is welcome, the ability to teach general Science to GCSE level is essential.
Due to the school’s rural location and limited public transport options, applicants must have their own transport to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching and Learning:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality and engaging Science lessons for students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Differentiate teaching and learning activities to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring all learners can access the curriculum and make progress.
- Foster scientific curiosity and critical thinking skills in students through stimulating and interactive teaching methods.
- Safely and effectively incorporate practical experiments and demonstrations into lessons.
- Classroom Management:
- Establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and productive learning environment through effective classroom management and behaviour strategies.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, especially during practical activities, adhering to school health and safety guidelines.
- Assessment and Feedback:
- Regularly assess student progress using a variety of appropriate methods.
- Provide timely, constructive, and specific feedback to students to support their learning and development.
- Utilise assessment data to inform future planning and interventions.
- Curriculum Contribution:
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Science curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Prepare and support students effectively for GCSE Science examinations.
- Student Support and Welfare:
- Provide appropriate pastoral care and support to students, fostering their academic, emotional, and social development.
- Build positive and respectful relationships with students.
- Collaboration and Professional Growth:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and the wider school team.
- Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching practice.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualifications:
- A recognised teaching qualification (Qualified Teacher Status – QTS or equivalent).
- A degree in a Science-related field.
- Experience:
- Proven experience teaching Science effectively at Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Experience in planning and delivering lessons that cater to a range of abilities.
- Experience of using assessment data to inform teaching.
- Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for Science and the ability to inspire students.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a smaller school setting.
- A proactive, adaptable, and flexible approach.
Personal Specification:
- A deep commitment to teaching and inspiring students in Science.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Enthusiastic, professional, and dedicated.
- Alignment with the school’s ethos and a focus on student well-being.
- Willingness to contribute to the life of a small school community.
- Must have own reliable transport and be able to commute to the school’s rural location in South Warwickshire.
Please only apply to this role if you have Qualified Teacher Status – if you are unsure if you have QTS, please visit Qualified teacher status (QTS): qualify to teach in England – GOV.UK. Any applications without QTS, will not be considered.
Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
- A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
- Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
- Competitive daily rates
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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