Knowledge, Experience and Training - Teacher of Science - Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Essential:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 

• Have a genuine passion for Chemistry, Physics or Biology and the teaching of the subject 

• Have the ability to teach Chemistry, Physics or Biology to at least GCSE level and ideally to A Level

• Have an interest in and understanding of the current developments and changes to the curriculum 

• Display a high level of professionalism at all times

• Be committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities 

• Be willing to work as a member of a team and be committed to the school’s strategic commitment, purpose and intent

• Be willing to undertake further, relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff, as appropriate 

• Be committed to obtaining the highest standards of achievement, and a belief that engaging learning with high challenge and a focus on developing independence is the most effective and enjoyable learning 

• Be committed to the safeguarding of children 

• Have a natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’

Desirable:

• The ambition to progress and have a wider influence across the school