Teacher of Science

About this role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Science
  across KS3 and KS4, including the delivery of GCSE specifications
• Demonstrate strong
  subject knowledge in Science and model a passion for the discipline.
• Create a supportive
  and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
• Contribute to
  curriculum development and the wider work of the Science Department.
• Maintain high
  expectations of behaviour, progress, and achievement.
• Work collaboratively
  with colleagues to support whole‑school priorities and enrichment
  opportunities.
• Demonstrate excellent
  organisational, communication, and classroom‑management skills.
• Support the Head of
  Department in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Science
  curriculum
• Plan and deliver
  quality-first teaching, underpinned by adaptive teaching strategies to meet the
  needs of all learners, including students with SEND
• Use assessment
  effectively to track and monitor student progress, adapting teaching in
  response to individual needs
• Champion Cantell
  School’s focus on EMPOWER skills.
• Work closely with the
  SEND team and support staff to ensure appropriate scaffolding, challenge and
  access for all students

• Organise and
  support trips, visits and workshops that build students’ scientific
  knowledge.
• Liaise
  effectively with parents, carers, support staff and external providers,
  including attending parents’ evenings
• Engage fully
  with the school’s CPD programme, including training related to SEND,
  adaptive teaching and inclusive practice

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Is a qualified
  teacher (or completing training) with the ability to teach Science
• Has knowledge
  of GCSE Science specifications
• Demonstrates a
  strong commitment to inclusive practice and adaptive teaching
• Is reflective,
  collaborative and eager to develop their practice
• Is committed to
  raising aspirations and outcomes for all students, including those with
  SEND
• Brings energy,
  creativity and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school