Science Teacher

About the Role We are seeking a committed and ambitious Science Teacher to join our secondary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving student outcomes, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and contributing to continued school improvement. You will deliver consistently high-quality lessons that support progress, attainment, and engagement, with a clear focus on raising achievement in line with school priorities and inspection expectations. Key Responsibilities Teaching, Progress & Outcomes - Deliver high-quality Science teaching across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable depending on experience). - Plan sequences of learning that secure strong progress for all learners. - Use assessment data effectively to identify gaps and accelerate student progress. - Ensure teaching consistently leads to strong attainment and positive progress measures. - Provide timely, accurate feedback that drives improvement and supports examination success. - Set ambitious, data-informed targets and monitor student performance closely. Quality of Education - Deliver lessons that are well-structured, purposeful, and aligned to curriculum intent. - Ensure learning is adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged students. - Maintain consistently high expectations for effort, behaviour, and achievement. - Contribute to the development and refinement of curriculum resources and schemes of work. Classroom Practice & Behaviour for Learning - Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment in line with school expectations. - Apply behaviour policies consistently to ensure disruption-free learning. - Establish strong routines that maximise learning time and student engagement. School Improvement & Wider Contribution - Contribute to raising achievement across the Science department and wider school. - Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and improve teaching quality. - Support whole-school priorities, including literacy, numeracy, and disadvantaged student outcomes. - Contribute to intervention strategies aimed at improving attainment and closing gaps. Pastoral & Wider Responsibilities - Undertake form tutor responsibilities, supporting attendance, behaviour, and personal development. - Contribute to PSHE and wider character education programmes. - Participate in duties, cover supervision, and whole-school expectations. - Engage with parents and carers to support student progress and outcomes. About You We are looking for a teacher who is: - Highly committed to improving student outcomes and achievement. - Confident in using assessment and data to drive progress. - Able to deliver consistently strong teaching in line with Ofsted expectations. - Reflective, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement. - A strong team player with a clear focus on raising standards. Essential Requirements - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. - Degree in Science or related subject. - Strong knowledge of KS3-KS4 Science curriculum. - Evidence of improving student progress and attainment (ECTs considered). What We Offer - A clear focus on teaching quality and student outcomes. - Supportive Science department with shared commitment to excellence. - Opportunities for professional development aligned to school improvement priorities. - A culture of high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement