Science Teacher

Role: Science Teacher

Start: April 2024

Location: Peacehaven

Contract: Full time, Temporary until July 2024

Salary: MPR/UPR

Teaching Personnel work in partnership with a successful mixed secondary school located in Peacehaven, graded ‘GOOD’ in all areas by Ofsted.  The school are seeking a teacher holding QTS with an interest in Science and/or PE, to teach across KS3 and/or KS4, from April 2024 on a full time, temporary basis until July, although there is a permanent post available for the right educator.  The appointed teacher will have an engaging and motivational approach, looking for an opportunity to implement and maintain strategies for student improvement through to the end of the school year. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school who believe in fostering an environment where teachers thrive, students excel, and every achievement is celebrated.  This is a rewarding opportunity to embrace the school’s inclusive ethos, supporting the learning needs of their diverse student body including 23% SEND and 29% Pupil Premium students. 

The successful teacher will:

• Be an outstanding teacher of Science with the drive and capacity to really thrive in this role.
• Have a clear vision of how to improve standards in Science.
• Be able to motivate and inspire students. You will be relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of progress for every student, regardless of their ability.
• Be resilient, hard-working, solution-focused, and committed to transforming student outcomes.
• Possess the ability to motivate and inspire students and will be relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of progress for every student, regardless of their ability. 

Why choose this school?

• Supportive Leadership: You will be welcomed by a warm and evidence-informed leadership team who recognise the crucial role leadership quality plays in teacher job satisfaction.
• Ideal Location: The school is situated just a 10-minute walk from the seafront, a 15-minute drive from Brighton and is surrounded by the South Downs, offering an excellent local environment for staff.

• Outstanding Facilities: The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and resources for staff and students. With an on-site leisure centre, teachers enjoy access to excellent amenities for their well-being and work-life balance.
• Buddy Scheme: The school have implemented a buddy scheme for teachers so they will be supported within the department and there are weekly staff briefings to ensure up to date information is delivered regularly. 

• Professional Learning and Development: The school’s evidence based CPD programme, recognised as a best practice example at national conferences, is integrated with flexible working arrangements to give staff autonomy over their time and support their professional growth.

The school welcome applications from ECT’s as well as more experienced teachers.  If this role would be of interest, please get in touch ASAP with your CV and apply now.

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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.
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