Science Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated, inspiring Science Teacher or ECT who will be able to teach this to students of all abilities up to A Level. Candidates will need excellent planning skills, good classroom management and be able to teach in a variety of teaching and learning styles.

The ideal candidate will

• Have QTS and recent UK experience of delivering good to outstanding lessons across a range of abilities
• Bring secure subject expertise and a track record of raising attainment through smart use of assessment and intervention
• Have a passion for engaging and inspiring young learners
• Be a strong classroom practitioner with effective teaching and learning strategies
• Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to professional development and continuous improvement

What the school offers its staff

Staff Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work here.

Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and after school.

Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase food at cost price during the school day.

The Academy has a private day nursery available at a discount to all Academy Staff, subject to spaces being available.

Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal, part time working is supported at all levels.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.