Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18540303-0b15-44b2-8a57-99758a58aaf7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, and other current education and employment legislation.
This job description may be amended at any time in discussion between the Head Teacher and the member of staff. In addition to the requirements of being a class teacher, the main areas of responsibility and key tasks are:
• teaching in an agreed curriculum area;
• planning structured lessons that meet the needs of individual students and sharing plans and teaching resources with colleagues;
• maintaining records, marking and assessment of students’ work according to school and departmental policies, external examination, and national curriculum requirements;
• reporting on students, as required by the school policy and national curriculum requirements;
• using school procedures to maintain your teaching area(s) to a standard that motivates students and meets health and safety requirements;
• following safe working practices in all your teaching and duty situations;
• supporting the tutorial system as required;
• supporting the pastoral and safeguarding school systems as required;
• take responsibility for your own CPD and PM;
• participate in extra-curricular clubs/activities;
• take a proactive approach at all times;
• follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
What the school offers its staff
• outstanding professional development;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, and other current education and employment legislation.
This job description may be amended at any time in discussion between the Head Teacher and the member of staff. In addition to the requirements of being a class teacher, the main areas of responsibility and key tasks are:
• teaching in an agreed curriculum area;
• planning structured lessons that meet the needs of individual students and sharing plans and teaching resources with colleagues;
• maintaining records, marking and assessment of students’ work according to school and departmental policies, external examination, and national curriculum requirements;
• reporting on students, as required by the school policy and national curriculum requirements;
• using school procedures to maintain your teaching area(s) to a standard that motivates students and meets health and safety requirements;
• following safe working practices in all your teaching and duty situations;
• supporting the tutorial system as required;
• supporting the pastoral and safeguarding school systems as required;
• take responsibility for your own CPD and PM;
• participate in extra-curricular clubs/activities;
• take a proactive approach at all times;
• follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
What the school offers its staff
• outstanding professional development;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.