Teacher of Physics
| Posting date: | 07 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8JB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1f1991e4-d1cb-4142-9b28-9e2351a89fad |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined below, the member of staff will be required, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, to carry out the professional duties of a School Teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and to have due regard for the Professional Standards for Teachers.
Job Purpose
Our Values and Ethos
Stretford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
At the heart of the school’s vision and values is the belief that we should give our best efforts first time:‘Aspirat primo fortuna labori’. This is embedded in our core values ofAspiration,EndeavourandRespect.
The school has a long-standing commitment tobuilding a highly aspirational and harmonious community whichsupportsstudents through a well-planned and dynamic curriculum to fulfil their future ambitions. Underpinning this aspiration is the belief that our students achieve their potential through hard work and endeavour, giving the best of themselves around the school in their interactions with each other and the wider community. Founded on mutual respect and courtesy,these values and expectations permeate all that we do from door to school to ensure students can develop in an inclusive and caring school community where they become the very best that they can be and can shine!
Therefore,our communitybelieves in:
Aspiration- we always give our best efforts in everything that we do.
Respect- we take pride in working in a harmonious community builtonkindness and integrity.
Endeavour- we try to be the best version of ourselves through participating in the opportunities provided by school and the wider community.
The successful candidate should be able to inspire, motivate and support students through visible leadership in and around the school so that students are aspirational, kind, respectful and considerate and have an opportunity to ‘shine’.
As a Teacher of PE at Stretford Grammar School you will:
- Possess a dedication to providing students with the best education possible and have the vision, passion and proven track record to support school improvement and performance.
- Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.
- Play an important role in providing extensive after school enrichment activities
- Be kind, considerate and have the interests and wellbeing of all at the heart of what you do
This role is key to helping all students maximise their potential, in line with our values, ethos and expectations.
Specific Responsibilities
1
Professional expectations
-
Lead by example in a professional way, modelling the high standards which will ensure the attainment, progress, discipline and motivation of all students.
-
Set high expectations for student behaviour by establishing a purposeful working environment through the upholding of school policies and procedures.
-
Create a purposeful learning environment by ensuring the safety of all students through meeting and greeting of students and upholding the professional duties contained within the Teaching Standards.
-
Work collaboratively within the department and school to raise standards through a continuous commitment to the ethos and values of the school.
2
Teaching and Learning
-
Be accountable to the Curriculum Leader for your standards of teaching and learning.
-
Plan work in accordance with department schemes of work drawn from the National Curriculum and Examination Boards.
-
Employ appropriate lesson structures, activities, and strategies to ensure that lessons are taught in a stimulating way and build on prior knowledge and understanding.
-
Apply effective strategies to support individuals and groups of students who are underperforming in order that they meet or exceed their targets
-
Monitor and be accountable for student attainment and progress in accordance with the school’s policies.
-
Provide students with timely and meaningful feedback on their work using effective formative and summative assessment in accordance with school policies and expectations.
-
Monitor the impact of these strategies; adapt and develop them when necessary to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
-
Ensure reports to parents are based on robust data and provide meaningful targets for students to act on when requested.
-
Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area, teaching practices and methodology.
-
Make contributions to in-house CPD and develop your expertise through inhouse and external providers
3
The Curriculum Area
-
Contribute to the development of the curriculum and schemes of work and the associated teaching and assessment resources.
-
Ensure departmental rooms have displays which are vibrant, stimulating and regularly refreshed.
-
Respect and care for departmental resources and equipment.
-
Liaise with parents/carers to offer information and guidance to ensure students gain maximum benefit from the learning opportunities
-
When required, be responsible for the organisation of departmental visits and excursions in accordance with school visit and trip policies.
-
Support the Curriculum Leader as required.
4
The School
-
Ensure that all school policies are adhered to and consistently implemented.
-
Treat all members of the school community with courtesy and respect having regard for their health and wellbeing.
-
Promote and publicise the work and achievement of staff and students in the department.
-
Contribute to the wider life of the school through the provision of enrichment opportunities in order that every student has an opportunity to develop their cultural capital and shine beyond the classroom.
5
Health and Safety
-
Ensure all classes and clubs are registered in a timely manner alerting the relevant staff where students have not arrived to ensure students are safe and well on site.
-
Comply with safety rules and procedures relevant to the subject and the whole school.
-
To report promptly to the Headteacher any issues which have/may lead to a breach of regulations.
-
To have due regard for the health safety and wellbeing of children in your care, ensuring that they are treated with compassion and that classes are carefully monitored to instil a positive learning environment where all children feel safe.
6
Additional responsibilities
-
You will be required to carry out the duties of a Tutor and work with your Tutor Group on the delivery of the wider and extended curriculum.
-
Attend school events and activities as directed by the Headteacher.
-
Any other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required as directed by the Headteacher.
7
Safeguarding
-
To ensure that you are aware of the key policies relating to safeguarding and play an active part in Keeping Children Safe in Education
8
Core Values
-
Display a deep commitment and empathy to the values and vision of the school through the demonstration of Ambition, Respect and Endeavour in daily work and ensuring every child has an opportunity to ‘shine’.
-
High standards of professionalism with regards to confidentiality and discretion
-
A Willingness to take on other roles and responsibilities within the team
-
Be able to conduct your work with empathy, kindness and good humour
-
Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student
-
Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student
-
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
What the school offers its staff
‘Stretford Grammar School is an inspirational place to learn. Pupils flourish in this warm and welcoming environment (Ofsted 2024).’
Governors of this warm, welcoming and inclusive school seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of Physics to join a successful department. All applicants must have an ability and interest in teaching Key Stage 3 Science, GCSE and A Level Physics.
Stretford Grammar School is a thriving, vibrant, oversubscribed foundation grammar school with a diverse social and cultural intake. Standards and achievement are very high, and the school offers a supportive and caring environment for the successful candidate to develop within.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined below, the member of staff will be required, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, to carry out the professional duties of a School Teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and to have due regard for the Professional Standards for Teachers.
Job Purpose
Our Values and Ethos
Stretford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
At the heart of the school’s vision and values is the belief that we should give our best efforts first time:‘Aspirat primo fortuna labori’. This is embedded in our core values ofAspiration,EndeavourandRespect.
The school has a long-standing commitment tobuilding a highly aspirational and harmonious community whichsupportsstudents through a well-planned and dynamic curriculum to fulfil their future ambitions. Underpinning this aspiration is the belief that our students achieve their potential through hard work and endeavour, giving the best of themselves around the school in their interactions with each other and the wider community. Founded on mutual respect and courtesy,these values and expectations permeate all that we do from door to school to ensure students can develop in an inclusive and caring school community where they become the very best that they can be and can shine!
Therefore,our communitybelieves in:
Aspiration- we always give our best efforts in everything that we do.
Respect- we take pride in working in a harmonious community builtonkindness and integrity.
Endeavour- we try to be the best version of ourselves through participating in the opportunities provided by school and the wider community.
The successful candidate should be able to inspire, motivate and support students through visible leadership in and around the school so that students are aspirational, kind, respectful and considerate and have an opportunity to ‘shine’.
As a Teacher of PE at Stretford Grammar School you will:
- Possess a dedication to providing students with the best education possible and have the vision, passion and proven track record to support school improvement and performance.
- Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.
- Play an important role in providing extensive after school enrichment activities
- Be kind, considerate and have the interests and wellbeing of all at the heart of what you do
This role is key to helping all students maximise their potential, in line with our values, ethos and expectations.
Specific Responsibilities
1
Professional expectations
-
Lead by example in a professional way, modelling the high standards which will ensure the attainment, progress, discipline and motivation of all students.
-
Set high expectations for student behaviour by establishing a purposeful working environment through the upholding of school policies and procedures.
-
Create a purposeful learning environment by ensuring the safety of all students through meeting and greeting of students and upholding the professional duties contained within the Teaching Standards.
-
Work collaboratively within the department and school to raise standards through a continuous commitment to the ethos and values of the school.
2
Teaching and Learning
-
Be accountable to the Curriculum Leader for your standards of teaching and learning.
-
Plan work in accordance with department schemes of work drawn from the National Curriculum and Examination Boards.
-
Employ appropriate lesson structures, activities, and strategies to ensure that lessons are taught in a stimulating way and build on prior knowledge and understanding.
-
Apply effective strategies to support individuals and groups of students who are underperforming in order that they meet or exceed their targets
-
Monitor and be accountable for student attainment and progress in accordance with the school’s policies.
-
Provide students with timely and meaningful feedback on their work using effective formative and summative assessment in accordance with school policies and expectations.
-
Monitor the impact of these strategies; adapt and develop them when necessary to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
-
Ensure reports to parents are based on robust data and provide meaningful targets for students to act on when requested.
-
Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area, teaching practices and methodology.
-
Make contributions to in-house CPD and develop your expertise through inhouse and external providers
3
The Curriculum Area
-
Contribute to the development of the curriculum and schemes of work and the associated teaching and assessment resources.
-
Ensure departmental rooms have displays which are vibrant, stimulating and regularly refreshed.
-
Respect and care for departmental resources and equipment.
-
Liaise with parents/carers to offer information and guidance to ensure students gain maximum benefit from the learning opportunities
-
When required, be responsible for the organisation of departmental visits and excursions in accordance with school visit and trip policies.
-
Support the Curriculum Leader as required.
4
The School
-
Ensure that all school policies are adhered to and consistently implemented.
-
Treat all members of the school community with courtesy and respect having regard for their health and wellbeing.
-
Promote and publicise the work and achievement of staff and students in the department.
-
Contribute to the wider life of the school through the provision of enrichment opportunities in order that every student has an opportunity to develop their cultural capital and shine beyond the classroom.
5
Health and Safety
-
Ensure all classes and clubs are registered in a timely manner alerting the relevant staff where students have not arrived to ensure students are safe and well on site.
-
Comply with safety rules and procedures relevant to the subject and the whole school.
-
To report promptly to the Headteacher any issues which have/may lead to a breach of regulations.
-
To have due regard for the health safety and wellbeing of children in your care, ensuring that they are treated with compassion and that classes are carefully monitored to instil a positive learning environment where all children feel safe.
6
Additional responsibilities
-
You will be required to carry out the duties of a Tutor and work with your Tutor Group on the delivery of the wider and extended curriculum.
-
Attend school events and activities as directed by the Headteacher.
-
Any other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required as directed by the Headteacher.
7
Safeguarding
-
To ensure that you are aware of the key policies relating to safeguarding and play an active part in Keeping Children Safe in Education
8
Core Values
-
Display a deep commitment and empathy to the values and vision of the school through the demonstration of Ambition, Respect and Endeavour in daily work and ensuring every child has an opportunity to ‘shine’.
-
High standards of professionalism with regards to confidentiality and discretion
-
A Willingness to take on other roles and responsibilities within the team
-
Be able to conduct your work with empathy, kindness and good humour
-
Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student
-
Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student
-
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
What the school offers its staff
‘Stretford Grammar School is an inspirational place to learn. Pupils flourish in this warm and welcoming environment (Ofsted 2024).’
Governors of this warm, welcoming and inclusive school seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of Physics to join a successful department. All applicants must have an ability and interest in teaching Key Stage 3 Science, GCSE and A Level Physics.
Stretford Grammar School is a thriving, vibrant, oversubscribed foundation grammar school with a diverse social and cultural intake. Standards and achievement are very high, and the school offers a supportive and caring environment for the successful candidate to develop within.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.