Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

MPS - UPS

Full Time - Permanent

Required for September 2024 or earlier if possible 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational teacher to join our rapidly improving school and department.

The department has good facilities and resources with 10 classrooms all situated on one corridor, each room is fitted with an interactive white board and a visualiser. Each classroom is extremely well-equipped, containing all basic laboratory apparatus, including gas and electricity supplies for practical work, designated Chemistry labs also contain mobile fume cupboards.

We follow the national curriculum and our curriculum has been developed over several years designed to be ambitious for all our students. The curriculum focussed on a spiral, synoptic approach to aid recall and help students know and remember more. We use AQA for our KS4 offer, with some students following the AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464) and some students studying AQA Separate Sciences: Biology (8461), Chemistry (8462) and Physics (8463).

Our curriculum is mapped to allow time for mini review assessments after each topic, as well as incorporating summative assessment points where we report current working levels to parents / cares. As a department we have agreed teaching methodologies for key scientific concepts, and have a very keen focus on recall. This approach is leading to fewer misconceptions over time. We follow a ‘Science gold standard’ protocol when delivering lesson and providing written and verbal feedback, with an emphasis on live marking.

Home learning is set on a weekly basis to all students in science. We use Educake online quizzes as our main home learning platform for students in Years 7 to 10. Year 11 home learning comprises a mixture of using the Tassomai online learning program and past exam paper practice.

We have:

· A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere.

· Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve.

· A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.

· Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents.

· Opportunities for career development.

The successful candidates must have:

·        A passion for the subject and a thorough knowledge of the Science curriculum

·        A commitment, drive and enthusiasm to work as part of our dedicated and successful team.

·        Measurable impact as an individual teacher

·        An innovative approach to teaching and learning and model excellence in the classroom

·        An ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential

·        A calm, understanding and friendly personality with a passion for developing student engagement and educational progress.

·        A professional, dedicated and resilient approach.

We are part of a dynamic and supportive MAT, the Vision Academy Learning Trust, which was established in 2016 and currently consists of three secondary schools, of which one is a teaching school, and five primary schools.

Applications should clearly outline why they want to work at Laurence Jackson School and what other attributes they have to offer to the wider school ethos should be included.

Closing Date: Friday 19 April 2024 at 09:00am

Interview Date week commencing Monday 22 April 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre- employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.