Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2025 |
| Location: | Durham, DH7 7NG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e48424fa-f466-474d-bab4-59496d118900 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Undertake whatever other duties might reasonably be requested by the Head Teacher or Subject Leader.Undertake whatever other duties might reasonably be requested by the Head Teacher or Subject Leader.- Take full responsibility for ensuring a scheme of work is delivered to pupils in their allocated classes.
- Plan lessons using a range of strategies to meet pupil’s individual learning needs understood from attainment and supporting data.
- Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of their subject, its teaching and place in the National Curriculum and that of the school.
- Use the models set out in School Policies for delivery of lessons.
- Set homework according to school and department policies.
-Mark, assess, record and report on pupil’s achievements, setting appropriate targets. Keep to deadlines for reporting, marking, submission of coursework and assignments.
- Prepare pupils for examinations when required, taking part in standardising and moderating activities required by departments and examination boards.
-Contribute to the development of schemes of work, school and department policies as appropriate.
-Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings and professional development activities.
-Take an active part in the school’s self-evaluation process, including the completion of appropriate documentation, and contribute to this process within the subject area.
What the school offers its staff
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
•Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
•As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits
•Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
•Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
•Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
•Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First
•Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
•Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
•Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Investing in Your Development
•Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.
•Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.
Added Benefits
•Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.
•Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.
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.
Undertake whatever other duties might reasonably be requested by the Head Teacher or Subject Leader.Undertake whatever other duties might reasonably be requested by the Head Teacher or Subject Leader.- Take full responsibility for ensuring a scheme of work is delivered to pupils in their allocated classes.
- Plan lessons using a range of strategies to meet pupil’s individual learning needs understood from attainment and supporting data.
- Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of their subject, its teaching and place in the National Curriculum and that of the school.
- Use the models set out in School Policies for delivery of lessons.
- Set homework according to school and department policies.
-Mark, assess, record and report on pupil’s achievements, setting appropriate targets. Keep to deadlines for reporting, marking, submission of coursework and assignments.
- Prepare pupils for examinations when required, taking part in standardising and moderating activities required by departments and examination boards.
-Contribute to the development of schemes of work, school and department policies as appropriate.
-Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings and professional development activities.
-Take an active part in the school’s self-evaluation process, including the completion of appropriate documentation, and contribute to this process within the subject area.
What the school offers its staff
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
•Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
•As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits
•Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
•Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
•Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
•Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First
•Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
•Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
•Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Investing in Your Development
•Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.
•Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.
Added Benefits
•Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.
•Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.
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.