Teacher of Science

Job Description

JOB TITLE Teacher of Science 

CONTRACT TYPE Permanent/ 1.0 FTE 

ACCOUNTABLE TO Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team

GRADE MPS

REQUIRED 1 September 2024

The Science Department

This is an excellent opportunity to join an impressive and experienced Science department. 

Our Science team consists of seven highly motivated practitioners with a range of science specialities. The department follows the Edexcel Combined Science specification at GCSE. We offer a selected group a single science option at KS4 in addition to Combined Science. 

The curriculum is well planned and sequenced with spaced retrieval and interleaving of key topics which are embedded and continually built upon in science mastery. Our curriculum is linked to careers and real-life skills to ensure that children leave Whitworth Park ready to take on the next challenge. 

The Person

• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher.

• Has high expectations for all pupils.

• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.

• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.

• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.

• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.

• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.

• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities. 

• Exhibits excellent people management skills.