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Teacher of Science

Job details
Posting date: 11 June 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 23 June 2025
Location: Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 18d9cde1-7153-4d7f-b9ad-afd278f2b4af

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our vibrant and enthusiastic Science Faculty. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across KS3 to KS5, inspiring students to achieve academic excellence while fostering a love for science. You will be a key contributor to a well-resourced department with access to practical learning and extracurricular activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lessons in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
• Monitor and assess student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Create a stimulating learning environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Contribute to the development of an engaging science curriculum.
• Uphold high expectations for behaviour, fostering a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

What the school offers its staff

Post:Teacher of Science (Part-time 0.4 or 0.6)

Responsible to:Faculty Leader

Salary:MPS/UPS

About Aldridge School

Aldridge School is a comprehensive school with over 1500 students, located near the centre of Aldridge village. The school is part of the Mercian Trust and is known for its high standards, dedicated staff, and strong community ties. The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet national expectations and support students in achieving their best in external examinations

The Science Faculty

The Science Faculty at Aldridge School is well-resourced and staffed by 15 qualified Science specialists. The faculty offers up-to-date courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with a focus on practical and hands-on learning. The curriculum is designed to cater to all types of learners and includes a variety of trips and after-school clubs

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.

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.

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