The Haven Independent School
Science Teacher - Biology, Chemistry or Physics - we will shape our curriculum around the perfect candidate - to GCSE and beyond!
Permanent contract, full or part-time, starting Summer 2025 or sooner.
Salary range £34,165-£43,031 fte according to skills and experience
Do you remember why you became a teacher?
Was it the thought of making a difference to young people’s lives every lesson and when you could see meaning in all your preparation and hard work?
Was it the chance to use your personality and creativity to unlock potential and see with your own eyes the positive impact you made on young people’s lives? Recognising small steps forward and going home with a smile on your face?
Was it the challenge of working hard as part of a supportive team, where there was no “he’s alright with me” culture and you could share highs and lows with colleagues with no fear of being criticised or resented?
At The Haven, we work with young people who have not been successful in mainstream schools. We build positive relationships and find solutions to get them back on track.
We are looking for a teacher who:
* knows that one size doesn’t fit all;
* can inspire a love of Science;
* wants to go home every day feeling good about their contribution, but still able to spend time with friends and family.
We are very proud of our school and love working here. If you think it might be the change you’ve been looking for, please call for a chat or, even better, come in to see us and talk to our staff. Don’t worry if you haven’t worked in a specialist school before as training will be provided for someone with a kind and empathic approach who has the required subject knowledge and teaching skills.
Role Overview
We are looking to appoint a qualified, passionate and committed Science teacher to join our growing school. The successful candidate will support in delivering our unique curriculum and help to develop a positive learning environment in order to meet a range of student needs. They will be committed to using adaptive teaching methods so students of all abilities enjoy their learning and are motivated to succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with a focus on adaptive teaching.
* Enhance and develop the learning environment for our students and promote personal development and well-being for all.
* Establish a well-organised, purposeful and safe learning environment.
* Prepare and develop high-quality resources and use them effectively.
* Take accountability for the learning outcomes and achievement of students you teach.
* Keep accurate records to track, monitor and report on student progress.
* Maintain high expectations for all students, consistently managing the learning of individuals and groups.
* Effectively manage the presence of pastoral support assistants in the classroom, to improve learning outcomes for students.
* Safeguard the welfare of our students.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Qualified Teacher Status.
Experience:
* Experience of teaching Science at GCSE level to students with SEND. This could be within a mainstream or specialist setting.
* Experience of working with young people who present as anxious/reluctant learners would be advantageous.
* Experience of supporting students pastorally, as well as academically.
Skills and Knowledge:
* The ability to develop and maintain supportive, trusting relationships with young people.
* Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning outcomes, personalise learning and adaptation of language to suit the needs of the students.
* Knowledge and understanding of factors influencing student learning, the ability to identify and support learners affected by changes or difficulties in their personal circumstances.
* Good organisational skills.
* The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues and parents/carers.
The Haven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
Level of disclosure required: ENHANCED
This post is classified as having substantial access to children and so is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be sent a form to complete and required to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
If you are shortlisted to attend for interview you will be asked to complete a confidential Criminal Records Declaration Form. The information disclosed on the form will not be kept with your application form during the application process. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check, and a check will be made with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed.
Data Protection Statement
Information that you provide for the purpose of your application will be used as part of the recruitment process. Any data supplied will be held securely and access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application and the recruitment and selection process.
Please call and come and visit and see our school for yourself 01785 450261
Completed applications should be sent to admin@thehavenschool.com
Closing date: Monday 3rd of February
Interview date: Week beginning the 10th of February
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