Teacher of Science

The Role

We are seeking to employ an energetic and enthusiastic teacher of Science to join the department. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicants will share these values and play an active part in the Science curriculum at all levels. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your passion for the subject and creative teaching, presence and personality. This role is suitable for ECTs.

You will be joining the Academy at a very exciting point along its journey to excellence. Our School has recently been judged to be a good school in March 2022 by Ofsted.

In this report, Ofsted have highlighted the following about our school:

·        Pupils said that Halewood Academy is a caring community.

·        Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning.

·        Pupils achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

·        Leaders take positive action to support the workload and wellbeing of staff.

·        Staff are proud to work at Halewood Academy.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance

Benefits

Other
Recruitment Incentive	Up to £3,000 for an exceptional candidate

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Graduate and qualified Teacher Status		Essential
GCSE's grade A* - C, including English and Maths or equivalents		Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
Evidence of appropriate professional development	Essential
Demonstrate excellent classroom practice	Essential
Relate to and motivate students	Essential
Possess good behaviour management strategies	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements	Essential
Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject	Essential
Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4	Essential
Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students’ learning	Essential
Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email	Essential
Personal Attributes
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people	Essential
Ability to work as part of a team	Essential
Reliable, honest and trustworthy	Essential
Organisational Fit
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people	Essential
Ability to plan own work and work on own initiative	Essential
Ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines	Essential