Teacher of Science
Overview
The TrustEd Schools Alliance is a Shropshire multi-academy trust looking after a family of local schools, consisting of 5 secondaries and 4 primaries. We are a professional and friendly trust committed to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.
Main outline of the job
We wish to appoint a talented and inspirational Teacher of Science. The post will be permanent and full time. The successful candidate will be able to teach Science across the 11-16 age range. A specialism in Physics or Chemistry would be preferred, however, applications from those with all specialisms will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities upon appointment
- Plan, prepare, resource and deliver lessons in subject(s) as per timetable
- Adapt learning to the needs of the students in timetabled classes
- Build relationships with students and maintain a positive learning environment
- Carry out marking, assessment and recording of students’ work in line with school policy
- Adhere to data / record keeping systems across the school and use appropriate data to inform intervention and target setting for students
- Contribute to the writing of schemes of work and development of teaching materials
- Manage behaviour in accordance with school policy
- Act as a tutor / co-tutor for a form group, including the delivery of PSHE
- Carry out supervision duties (e.g. at break time) in accordance with the duty rota
- Report on student progress to parents / carers in line with school calendar
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding
Salary & Other Information
Job Title: Teacher of Science
Hours: Full Time
WPY: 39.00
Grade and SCP: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range/ECTs
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Maternity
Workplace: Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ
START DATE: February 2025 (or at a later date by agreement at interview)
Location
Belvidere School
Belvidere Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5RJ
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
The closing date for all applications is Friday 31st January 2025 - 9am
Interviews will take place the following week. An email will be sent, or telephone call will be made to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
You can send your application via:
Email to: recruitment@belvidereschool.co.uk
Post to: Mrs K Bywater, Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ
You may wish to support your application with a letter of no more than two sides of A4, in place of the Further Details section on the form.
Please note, we cannot accept CVs
Additional Information
The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. Belvidere School 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. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.
Job reference: ScienceSpring25