As a Teacher of Science, you will carry out duties in line with the conditions of employment as set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document, and the Trust’s policies and procedures. Please note that this is a part-time or full-time (0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE), permanent position.
Job Purpose:
* To secure high quality teaching and learning, the effective use of resources and high
* standards of achievement for all students directly taught.
* All teaching staff are expected to meet the requirements of the Teachers’ Standards and these encapsulate the role of a teacher at Queen Mary’s High School.
Teaching and Learning
* Having regard to the curriculum for the school, plan and teach challenging, well organised lessons and sequences of lessons, informed by secure subject knowledge:
* Planning and preparing stimulating and interesting courses and lessons for pupils in KS3, KS4 and KS5;
* Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to her/him, including the
* setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;
* A keenness to share in the Queen Marys’ High School ethos which aims to support each student as they seek to fulfil their potential through academic excellence and personal development.
General
* Adhere to the policies of the school and The Mercian Trust, as published and amended from time to time, in particular, policies relating to the safeguarding of children.
* Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan.
* Contribute to the school’s programme of co-curricular activities.
* Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
* Work within The Mercian Trust’s Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
* Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
This should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. The Headteacher may ask you to undertake any additional responsibilities that may be deemed reasonable.
Closing Date : Monday 28th April 2025
Interview Date : Friday 2nd May 2025
Start Date : 1st September 2025
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting