Science Teacher

37.5 Hours, Permanent, MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR 2a (if suitable for KS Lead position)

About The Role

Please Note: There is potential to be offered Key Stage Lead (TLR 2a) for the successful candidate, if suitable. If you are interested in learning more about the KS Lead role, please contact our Talent Team (contact details can be found on our careers page) and we will be more than happy to share the Job Description with you.

Shape the Future of Science Education as our next Science Teacher!

Are you passionate about science and ready to shape the next generation of innovators and thinkers?

We are seeking an exceptional Science Teacher to join our team and drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

In this pivotal role, you will foster high achievement and progress, designing an engaging curriculum, and implementing robust assessment and intervention strategies.

With a commitment to the ethos of Avanti, you will inspire students, and champion the transformative power of science education.

If you're an outstanding practitioner with the vision and drive, we want to hear from you!

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly

About Us

Why should you apply

• You will be working in a fantastic environment.
• Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
• We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page.

What are we looking for?

• QTS Qualified
• A belief in the unique potential of every student
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Safeguarding Statement

Avanti Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. We welcome applications from both men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.