Teacher of Science

We are looking for a Teacher of Science. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Park House School and become an integral member of the teaching team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role. We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science that can teach across KS3-KS5. 

Park House School is based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredible results in the summer exams of 2023. Whilst the nation's results plummeted back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House attained their best results ever at both GCSE and A-Level. Furthermore, it was the only school in West Berkshire to show an improvement in outcomes and will have a Progress 8 way above the national average this year for the first time ever!

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages.   
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons.   
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3, and 4. 
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject. 
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students.  
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching & learning.
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role.  
• To follow the school policies and procedures.    
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support. 
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.  
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology. 
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. 

You will need:

• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject 
• Teaching qualification (QTS) 
• Commitment to own self development
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning 
• A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement 
• Demonstrate a commitment to following the School’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment 
• Good discipline/classroom management 
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Commitment to high standards and expectations.
• High levels of professional integrity. 

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th October 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. 

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.