Teacher of Science

Padworth College (Co-educational, Boarding and Day, ages 14-19)

has the following vacancy from January 2025

Teacher of Science

Do you like teaching motivated students?

Do you want to work in a supportive and welcoming school?

Do you want to teach sets of 5-8 students?

If you answered yes to the questions above, Padworth College could be the place for you.

Padworth College exists to develop outstanding people in a community of belonging achieving personal excellence.

The ideal applicant will be required to teach IGCSE, A level and Foundation level. NQTs are welcome to apply.

We are an all-inclusive, welcoming private college, with a high proportion of international students. We offer small classes sizes, delivering in a tutorial style and a teaching environment where the students are willing to learn and provide for an all-round enjoyable teaching experience.

Science is a key development area for the college as we aim to be amongst the best colleges for science teaching and learning in the next 3 years. This is the perfect time for an ambitious teacher to join us to make a real difference in our science department.

Duties/Responsibilities

·      Provide high quality teaching to create a vibrant and distinctive culture for learning for young people

·      Ensure all our students are able to thrive and engage in both academic and vocational learning to achieve above and beyond their highest potential whilst developing personal and employability skills

·      Plan and execute a diverse programme that meets individual learner needs within Science.

·      Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students whilst keeping electronic records as required

·      Ensure a high quality learning experience for students, which meet both internal and external quality standards

·      Prepare and regularly update subject materials

·      Use a variety of delivery methods, which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus

·      Act as a Form Tutor for 8-10 students.

·      Maintain discipline in accordance with the college procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and independent learning

·      Support and motivate students to allow them to grow and enhance their own skills

·      Ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for students

For further details about the position please see our website: https://www.padworth.com/about-us/current-vacancies/

Completed application forms, and a covering letter should be returned to recruitment@padworth.com. CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Early applications are encouraged and as we reserve the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

Padworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people so the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

July 2024