Teacher of Science

The Role

Teacher of Science 

Can you nurture student curiosity in Science and encourage scientific thinking? 

Would you class yourself as a compassionate, collaborative and ambitious practitioner with the determination to make a difference? 

Do you have a passion for Science that will help captivate the minds of our young people? 

If you are driven by unlocking potential and having a positive impact that can change the future outcomes of the young people at Idsall, your future starts here. 

MPR/UPR 

Full Time 

Permanent 

To start April 2025 or sooner 

Come and join our vibrant heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school with excellent facilities. We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body and you will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.  

We are excited to have the opportunity to add to our dedicated Science team a teacher with a proven track record or the ability and willingness to build that record with our support. You will be ready to inspire and light fires in KS3 and 4. 

To be successful, you will:   

Have the required experience to teach Science across the whole ability range in KS3 and KS4. There is the potential to teach Science at KS5 for a candidate with suitable experience. 

• Be an inspirational leader with passion, drive, and a commitment to consistently deliver outstanding teaching in Science. 
• Be able to engage our young people through an inclusive curriculum. 
• Ensure our young people develop the stamina and resilience that comes from engaging them in challenging tasks 
• Have the patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. 
• Be flexible and open to change. 
• Be able to develop a flexible range of teaching strategies  
• Understand that students take individual and multiple pathways in their learning 

Why this role above others?  

You will be part of a highly effective, supportive team who readily share best practice amongst the team.  

The Science department is a committed team who work well together to enable students of all abilities to fulfil their potential.  

We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve.   

We provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through well-designed and individualised curriculum packages. 

We offer:  

• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway 
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQs 
• Excellent resources and facilities 
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all 
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support  
• As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 11 schools. 

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.  

We positively welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share our ethos.  

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s). 

If you have any other queries please email, Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on admin@ids.mmat.co.uk 

Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 6th December 2024. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

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