Job Description
New Directions Education are recruiting for an enthusiastic Science Teacher who can cover Chemistry to GCSE level in a school in the Neath Port Talbot area covering maternity leave.
The successful candidate should be able to provide a creative and exciting learning environment whereby pupils are encouraged to show ambition, to maximise their potential, and to embrace all aspects of school life to develop a wide-ranging skill set.
Newly Qualified Teachers are also encouraged to apply for this role, however you must hold QTS. Working for New Directions is a great opportunity to be introduced to a range of secondary schools in South Wales and potentially gain a long-term role. Even for unsuccessful candidates of this role there is still an opportunity for a casual and flexible work with us, we give you full control of when you want to work.
Job Requirements include:
1. A passion for raising student expectations and achievements
2. The ability to build strong working relationships with staff and pupils
3. The ability to remain up to date with educational developments and changes whilst undertaking the role
4. Eligible to work in the UK
5. In possession of a clear DBS with the update service and registered with the EWC
As a Science Teacher you’ll be expected to:
6. Teach all areas of your subject specialism – Chemisty
7. Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
8. Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
9. Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
10. Maintain discipline
11. Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
12. Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
13. Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
14. Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
22. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
23. Recommend-a-friend scheme
24. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.