What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about all things scientific and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results? Then come and join a thriving Science Faculty at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational qualified Science Teacher, preferably Chemistry, who has a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed with excellent interpersonal skills to teach KS3 and KS4 Science.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge and be able to maintain the excellent results in these popular areas of study and someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in science. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website
Criteria;
Experience Pupil Progress
Familiarity with the KS3 & GCSE syllabus requirements in Science
Familiarity with the A level syllabus in Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Track record of expertise and raising achievement and securing improvement
To be able to articulate a vision for learning
Qualifications SkillsandAbilities
Good Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
PGCE in relevant subject area
QTS/QTLS
Evidence of further professional development at Masters level.
Relevant, recent experience of working in an 11-16 or 11-18 school
Experience of teaching across the ability spectrum
Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Shows a strong commitment to equity in provision for students and a belief in the potential of every child
Demonstrate the ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students, staff, and parents
Willingness to get involved in the wider life of the school
Quality of Teaching
Ability and experience of teaching Science and Chemistry to GCSE
Ability or experience of teaching Science subjects to A level.
Evidence of excellent teaching – at least Good judgments
Evidence of “Outstanding” practice
National Standards
Evidence all of the Teaching Standards in routine practice
Ethos and Extra Curricular and Curriculum enrichment
Evidence of inclusive practice
Evidence all of substantial contribution to extra-curricular activities
CommitmenttoEqualOpportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success, the highest of which was in 2022. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed. The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work. Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.