Teacher of Science - 1 year fixed term

We are seeking a teacher of Science  with excellent qualifications, who is enthusiastic and dynamic with a strong ambition to develop their practice. We are looking for a colleague who will work collaboratively with the team, is receptive to innovative practices, and is an inspirational and motivational practitioner. 

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent teacher
• be a strategic and innovative thinker
• be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
• be focused on improving teaching and learning
• be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• have excellent subject knowledge
• be fully invested in their own CPD

The school is part of the newly formed Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust and this is an opportunity to join us at an exciting point in the schools history. Our joint vision is to:

•  Advance education by providing a holistic, all-through education to ensure our learners are well-prepared and ready to meet the challenges of the next stage in their education, training or employment.  
• Instill the character traits necessary to ensure all our learners can successfully contribute to a global society by focusing on an evidence-based approach to Character Education and Personal Development from Reception through to Year 11.
• Offer rich and varied opportunities to promote spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development, from primary through to secondary.
• Aim to ensure no child, regardless of their educational needs or background, is left behind due to our inclusive approach.
• Ensure our learners can contribute economically to the local and surrounding communities through our deep understanding of careers and economic education and the local, regional, and national labour markets. 

We aim to deliver an exceptional educational experience to our student community. We are proud of our reputation as a forward-thinking school that invests in the latest teaching and learning technologies and resources. Combined with an extensive pastoral support network, we foster leadership skills and develop the attributes, personal qualities, and social skills that will be essential to our students as they become adults in an ever-changing world.

The science department is forward thinking, creative, innovative and supportive of change and new approaches. Science staff teach in 8 modern, well equipped laboratories, we have three prep rooms and are supported by a team of three technicians. The science department aspires to deliver engaging, contextual and challenging lessons that will excite students about the subject and prepare them for GCSE and beyond.

We are looking for someone who is inspired by the opportunity to work with colleagues who genuinely want to improve the experiences and outcomes for all students in their care and create a curriculum which inspires and enables students to perform at their best. Improving the quality of teaching and learning is at the heart of our school; we run extensive CPD programmes and weekly departmental Quality of Education meetings in order to provide support and challenge so that the quality of teaching at Parklands is as good as it possibly can be.

Staff in our trust benefit from:

● a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance

● a culture that promotes well-being initiatives

● access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of

everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental

treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.

● opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips (varies from school to school)

● an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of their Senior

Leadership Team without an appointment

● excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools

● Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during school holidays (Parklands High School only).

Principal responsibilities:

• To contribute to high quality teaching and learning in Science including the production of shared resources.
• To participate in the development and implementation of appropriate syllabi, materials and schemes of work reflecting the school’s published aims, policies and procedures. 
• To maintain accurate and complete assessment records and use them constructively to inform learning and to report to parents as required.
• To participate in the process of student target-setting, developing and implementing schemes of work and maintaining progressive learning outcomes in lessons.
• To attend and contribute to department meetings, TLC sessions and INSET training as required.
• To contribute to the Quality of Education in the Science department.
• To participate in subject specific CPD opportunities that maximise the quality of Teaching and Learning in Science.

 Additional specific responsibilities:

• To be the form teacher of an assigned form.
• To undertake the pastoral care and guidance of each individual in the form and monitor their academic progress.
• To deal with and administer all routine business connected with the form, including returns as required.
• To take responsibility for the conduct of Form time.
• To provide or contribute to reports and keep records as appropriate.
• To check and comment on reports to parents as needed.
• To keep a general eye on the personal appearance and behaviour of the form and insist on a high standard.
• To attend and contribute to assemblies when required and actively supervise the form's movement both to the place of assembly and whilst it is in progress.
• To attend House meetings.

General duties:

• To have responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people for whom you are responsible and all those you may come into contact with.
• To mark the register of all groups in accordance with the procedures determined by the attendance policies.
• To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published schedules.
• To share responsibility for good order and discipline in the school.
• To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents or carers.
• To participate in Appraisal and School Self Evaluation arrangements.
• To adhere to published school policies.
• To be courteous to colleagues, students and parents and provide a welcoming environment to guests.
• To discharge your duty of care for your own and others’ health and safety.