Science Teacher

Science Teacher Gosport January 2025  Are you a passionate Science teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom? Do you want to be part of a secondary school that is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and ambitious learning environment? Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed and experienced Science teacher to join a secondary school in the Gosport area for one term starting in January 2025. This school is part of a forward-thinking academy trust that believes in working together, caring for one another, and striving for the best outcomes for all students. As a Science teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, inspiring and challenging students in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You will be expected to tailor your teaching to meet the individual needs of all pupils, ensuring that every student can access and engage with the curriculum. Key Responsibilities: Delivering the Science Curriculum: Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, ensuring students develop a solid understanding of scientific principles. Supporting Student Progress: Assess and monitor student progress regularly, providing feedback and additional support to help students reach their potential. You will ensure that all pupils are making the necessary academic progress, particularly those who may need extra help. Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and focused learning environment, using effective classroom management strategies to keep students engaged, motivated, and on track. Collaborative Working: Work closely with colleagues in the Science department, as well as other teachers, support staff, and the Senior Leadership Team, to ensure the continued success of the department and the school. Inclusive Teaching: Ensure that lessons are accessible to all students, by differentiating materials and adapting teaching strategies as needed. Encouraging Curiosity: Inspire students to develop a love for science, encouraging them to ask questions, think critically, and explore the world around them through scientific inquiry. Essential Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): You must hold QTS and be eligible to teach in the UK. Experience: At least 6 months of UK-based experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality lessons in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Subject Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the Science curriculum, with the ability to effectively teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Experience preparing students for GCSE exams is highly desirable. Passion for Science: You will be an enthusiastic and engaging teacher who can inspire students to develop an interest in science and a deeper understanding of the subject. Team Player: You will be collaborative, working closely with your colleagues to share resources, best practices, and ideas to drive departmental success. Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel: Dedicated Consultant: You will have a personal consultant who will work with you to find the best placements that match your skills and career goals. Your consultant will offer guidance and support throughout your time working with Teaching Personnel. Access to CPD: We provide access to a wide range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills and stay updated with the latest educational practices. Variety of Roles: While this role is for one term, we work with a wide range of schools, giving you the opportunity to find further placements and build valuable teaching experience. If you feel you are the desired candidate for the above role, apply now with your CV! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website