Science Teacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 63b9363e-30b4-4632-bd38-d710d773b1ed |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Professional Development
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status Successful participation in CPD relevant to the post Experience in teaching science
Desirable:
Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject Further qualification(s) relevant to the post Physics or biology specialist
Application
Essential
Well written and well-presented application that addresses the requirements of the post
Curriculum and Leadership skills
Essential:
Commitment to raising student achievement across the whole ability and behavioural range Successful experience of teaching the relevant subject at secondary level Successful experience of contributing to the design of the curriculum and lessons A commitment to the use of ICT to support learning and the wider aspects of the role Evidence of the ability to analyse student achievement data to inform action Commitment to working within the science department and to forming strong links with all other departments
Desirable:
Successful experience of using ICT to support learning Successful experience of leading Science enrichment activities within a school context
Teaching and Learning
Essential:
Good teaching and pastoral skills Good behaviour management skills A commitment to seeking student views and encouraging them to be active partners in the learning process and within school life
Desirable:
Evidence of an ability to teach excellent lessons which maximises student progress Evidence of reflecting on own teaching and developing own craft as a teacher
Personal Qualities
Essential:
Good health, attendance and punctuality record. A mature, positive approach to working with colleagues. Willingness to dress professionally in accordance with the culture of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Safer Recruitment Applicant Information The information contained within this document is aimed at helping applicants understand what is required should they be asked to attend for interview. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Ivanhoe School has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The post you are applying for involves working with children and/or young people and you will be subject to Ivanhoe School’s safer recruitment process. PRE- EMPLOYMENT VETTING As part of its safer recruitment and selection process, Ivanhoe School operates a strict preemployment vetting procedure. All applicants will be required to undergo the checks outlined below. Declaration of Previous Convictions The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions is available on the Ministry of Justice website. Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be required to complete a criminal records selfdeclaration form in order to provide any information about any unspent and unprotected criminal records that you may have. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful applicants seeking to work with children and/or young people will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure; this will include a check against the Barred List. A Barred List check is the minimum check required for staff working in organisations. Successful applicants will be checked against the List prior to an offer of appointment being made. We will also retain, with the permission of the applicant, the DBS Disclosure documents of any ‘hold’ candidates. These documents will be destroyed once a decision (offer and acceptance) has been reached. Where an applicant is not normally resident in the United Kingdom or has been resident outside the United Kingdom for more than six months, a certificate of good conduct will be required from the previous country of residence. Qualifications If the post applied for requires a specific qualification, the applicant will be required to bring the original certificate along to the interview. If the original certificate is unavailable, a certified copy of the document must be provided by the issuing establishment. Registration with a Professional Body If the post applied for requires registration with a professional body, the applicant will be required to bring the original certificate along to the interview. If the original certificate is unavailable, a certified copy of the document must be provided by the issuing establishment. Ivanhoe School will verify registration/membership with the relevant professional body.
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.
Qualifications and Professional Development
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status Successful participation in CPD relevant to the post Experience in teaching science
Desirable:
Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject Further qualification(s) relevant to the post Physics or biology specialist
Application
Essential
Well written and well-presented application that addresses the requirements of the post
Curriculum and Leadership skills
Essential:
Commitment to raising student achievement across the whole ability and behavioural range Successful experience of teaching the relevant subject at secondary level Successful experience of contributing to the design of the curriculum and lessons A commitment to the use of ICT to support learning and the wider aspects of the role Evidence of the ability to analyse student achievement data to inform action Commitment to working within the science department and to forming strong links with all other departments
Desirable:
Successful experience of using ICT to support learning Successful experience of leading Science enrichment activities within a school context
Teaching and Learning
Essential:
Good teaching and pastoral skills Good behaviour management skills A commitment to seeking student views and encouraging them to be active partners in the learning process and within school life
Desirable:
Evidence of an ability to teach excellent lessons which maximises student progress Evidence of reflecting on own teaching and developing own craft as a teacher
Personal Qualities
Essential:
Good health, attendance and punctuality record. A mature, positive approach to working with colleagues. Willingness to dress professionally in accordance with the culture of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Safer Recruitment Applicant Information The information contained within this document is aimed at helping applicants understand what is required should they be asked to attend for interview. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Ivanhoe School has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The post you are applying for involves working with children and/or young people and you will be subject to Ivanhoe School’s safer recruitment process. PRE- EMPLOYMENT VETTING As part of its safer recruitment and selection process, Ivanhoe School operates a strict preemployment vetting procedure. All applicants will be required to undergo the checks outlined below. Declaration of Previous Convictions The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions is available on the Ministry of Justice website. Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be required to complete a criminal records selfdeclaration form in order to provide any information about any unspent and unprotected criminal records that you may have. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful applicants seeking to work with children and/or young people will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure; this will include a check against the Barred List. A Barred List check is the minimum check required for staff working in organisations. Successful applicants will be checked against the List prior to an offer of appointment being made. We will also retain, with the permission of the applicant, the DBS Disclosure documents of any ‘hold’ candidates. These documents will be destroyed once a decision (offer and acceptance) has been reached. Where an applicant is not normally resident in the United Kingdom or has been resident outside the United Kingdom for more than six months, a certificate of good conduct will be required from the previous country of residence. Qualifications If the post applied for requires a specific qualification, the applicant will be required to bring the original certificate along to the interview. If the original certificate is unavailable, a certified copy of the document must be provided by the issuing establishment. Registration with a Professional Body If the post applied for requires registration with a professional body, the applicant will be required to bring the original certificate along to the interview. If the original certificate is unavailable, a certified copy of the document must be provided by the issuing establishment. Ivanhoe School will verify registration/membership with the relevant professional body.
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.