Science Coordinator
Location: Surrey, GU22 7AT
Salary: £31,250 - £42,689 per annum (Plus SEN1 £2,539, plus TLR2A £3,214)
Hours: Full time - 5 days (4 days could be considered for the right candidate)
The Trust and The Park School are seeking an exceptional Science teacher who shares their core values of aspiration and ambition for all. They are looking to appoint someone who will build trusting relationships, be restless in the pursuit of better, be positive, inspiring and people focused.
As an excellent teacher, you will be part of a team that builds on the school's successes and will help lead it into its next phase of development.
The Role
Develop and implement subject policies, plans, targets and practices within the context of the school's aims and policies.
Key Tasks
- Develop and implement policies and practices for the subject which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning
- Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching
- Establish a clear, shared understanding of the importance and role of the subject in contributing to students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and in students' preparation for adulthood
- Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the subject and, where necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those students
- Establish, with the involvement of relevant staff, short, medium and long term plans for the development and resourcing of the subject
- Monitor the progress made in achieving subject plans and targets, evaluate the effects on teaching and learning, and use this analysis to guide further improvement
Teaching and Learning
Secure and sustain effective teaching of the subject, evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of students' achievements and set targets for improvement.
Key Tasks
- Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students
- Ensure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and communicate such information to students
- Ensure effective development of students' literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject
- Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, and for using this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further improvement
- Ensure that information about students' achievements in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject
- Set expectations and targets for staff and students in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching; establish clear targets for pupil achievement, and evaluate progress and achievement in the subject by all students
Skills and Qualifications
- Qualified teacher status
- Ability to identify own learning needs and to support others in identifying their learning needs
- Experience of working with other schools/ organisations/agencies
- Substantial, successful teaching experience
- Experience of managing or supporting staff
- Ability to articulate and share the school values
- Understanding of the characteristics of an effective learning environment and the key elements of successful behaviour management
- Ability to delegate work and support colleagues in undertaking responsibilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to a range of audiences - e.g. staff, students, parents, governors
- Ability to inspire and motivate
- Ability to analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets and monitor/evaluate progress
- Knowledge of what constitutes quality in educational provision
- Knowledge and experience of a range of teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all students
- A secure understanding of assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform the next stages of learning
- Experience of effective quality assurance of teaching and learning
- Experience of performance management and supporting the professional development of colleagues
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Multi Academy Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion