About this role
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Qualified teacher statusDegree level qualification in ScienceExperience of teaching at KS3 and KS4Experience in leading on department initiativesRelevant postgraduate professional qualification
DESIREABLE
Some teaching experience in a school with a similar context.Previous experience of working with parents
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
Good classroom teacherAbility to motivate and interest pupilsAbility to set and attain high standards from pupilsCommitment to the role of assessment to monitor progressKnowledge and understanding of literacy and numeracy development within EnglishAbility to use ICTSound understanding of the curriculumExcellent behaviour management skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of a teamExcellent planning and organisational skillsEffective oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of key performance indicators and the ability to use them to monitor progressAwareness of the needs of children who speak English as an additional language or have SENAn understanding of how a pupil’s learning is affected by their intellectual, emotional and social development, and the stages of child development
PERSONAL QUALITIES
ESSENTIAL
High degree of commitment to subject and teaching childrenSets self high standards and targetsWillingness to undertake CPDAbility to maintain emotional resilienceExaluative and reflective approach to our practiceSupportive of colleaguesGood attendance and punctualityPro-active in the working environmentEnthusiastic and positive attitudeAbility to accommodate changes in work prioritiesAbility to anticipate workload and plan aheasdAbility to develop effective relationships with parentsAbility to encourage and enable others to reach their full potential
DESIREABLEWillingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities