Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b66d368f-c794-4a1a-9d6c-6a7b4636627b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education, Training and Experience
Candidates should have:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching Science in a secondary school as part of present employment or block teaching practice
Education Philosophy
Candidates should have:
• A commitment to comprehensive education
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A concern to help each child develop their full potential
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should:
• Be a highly competent classroom teacher
• Be familiar with a variety of approaches to teaching and learning
• Have the ability to motivate and earn the respect of students
• Have an understanding of the relevant agreed syllabus for Science
• Have an ability to use data to inform student progress
Personal Qualities
Candidates should:
• Be committed to outstanding teaching and learning
• Have an enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to enthuse others
• Have a capacity for hard work
• Be able to work co-operatively with team members
• Be patient, tactful and diplomatic
• Show initiative
• Be keen to make an extra-curricular contribution
• Enjoy good relationships with students
What the school offers its staff
We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.
We work hard offering a variety of initiatives, services and events to provide a well-rounded sense of wellbeing. A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:
• Whole Staff Induction programme
• 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
• Mentors for ECTs
• Exemplary CPD programme
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Celebration Events
• Sports & social events
• Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
• On-site parking
• Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff
• Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
• Access to the canteen and dining facilities
In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):
• Nurse support service
• Emotional support and counselling
• Workplace assessments
• Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments
Commitment to safeguarding
Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.
Education, Training and Experience
Candidates should have:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching Science in a secondary school as part of present employment or block teaching practice
Education Philosophy
Candidates should have:
• A commitment to comprehensive education
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A concern to help each child develop their full potential
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should:
• Be a highly competent classroom teacher
• Be familiar with a variety of approaches to teaching and learning
• Have the ability to motivate and earn the respect of students
• Have an understanding of the relevant agreed syllabus for Science
• Have an ability to use data to inform student progress
Personal Qualities
Candidates should:
• Be committed to outstanding teaching and learning
• Have an enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to enthuse others
• Have a capacity for hard work
• Be able to work co-operatively with team members
• Be patient, tactful and diplomatic
• Show initiative
• Be keen to make an extra-curricular contribution
• Enjoy good relationships with students
What the school offers its staff
We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.
We work hard offering a variety of initiatives, services and events to provide a well-rounded sense of wellbeing. A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:
• Whole Staff Induction programme
• 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
• Mentors for ECTs
• Exemplary CPD programme
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Celebration Events
• Sports & social events
• Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
• On-site parking
• Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff
• Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
• Access to the canteen and dining facilities
In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):
• Nurse support service
• Emotional support and counselling
• Workplace assessments
• Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments
Commitment to safeguarding
Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.