Teacher of Science

Job description
Job Title: Teacher of Science - Chemistry or Physics

Line Manager: Head of Faculty, Science

Pay Range: MPS - Suitable for ECT's

Work Pattern: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract for 1 year

Start Date: September 2026 or sooner

Core Purpose

To contribute to the effective functioning of the subject and faculty as a team.

To maintain high professional and academic standards, remaining up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning

Ensure effective curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students.
Establish clear teaching objectives in lessons and use appropriate teaching and learning methods.
Prepare lessons thoroughly and review content, presentation and relevance, ensuring that full records of work done are kept.
Follow policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and use these to set achievable targets for further improvement for all students of all abilities.
Ensure effective development of students' individual learning skills takes place.
Create and maintain a stimulating learning environment.
Ensure a level of discipline conducive to learning.

2. Communication and Liaison

Attend faculty and full staff meetings and represent the faculty at other meetings, where appropriate.
Meet formally and informally with Head of Faculty or Subject Leader over matters relating to teaching and learning, classroom management and over personal professional development.
Communicate and work effectively with other members of the faculty.
Liaise with other staff, including form tutors and pastoral leaders/assistant pastoral leaders on matters relating to the teaching of the subject.
Maintain appropriate contact and consult with parents of students as necessary.

3. General

Keep up to date with and follow faculty and Danes Educational Trust (the ‘Trust’) policies.
Assist in the general management of the faculty as directed by the Head of Faculty or Subject Leader.
Carry out delegated tasks to meet faculty objectives.

Our Vision

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.

Core Values

The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:

We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Compliance

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Additional Information

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake.
It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.

Supervision/Job Context

The post holder is managed by the Head of Faculty.

Contacts

The post holder will work with students and staff as appropriate.