What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified teacher with a solid track record of delivering high-quality teaching in at least one STEM subject.
• Demonstrated experienceraising standardsand designing innovative lessons for diverse learners.
• Committed toinclusionand adaptable to meet the range of learner needs, including SEND.
• Eager tolead and inspirestaff, sharing best practice and working collaboratively.
• Aligned with ourChristian ethos, contributing to a respectful, aspirational environment. Please note you do not need to be a practising Christian to apply. The school community is made up of children and adults of all faiths and none.
What the school offers its staff
• Enthusiastic learnerswho respond positively to new challenges and experiences.
• Asupportive, forward-thinking teamdedicated to pedagogical innovation.
• Modern facilitiesincluding a newly developed ICT suite, a pupil-run radio station, and a broad range of STEM resources.
• The opportunity toshape and enrich our distinctive curriculumthat captivates pupils and leads to measurable success.
• Acaring, values-driven community, rooted in Christian principles, celebrating your achievements and supporting your aspirations.
Further details about the role
• Drive excellence inMaths, Science, DT, and Computingacross the school, cultivating inquisitive, resilient problem-solvers.
• Champion inclusive practices, working closely with our specialist SEND team to ensure every pupil can access and enjoy STEM.
• IntegrateLEGO-based learning, radio broadcasts, and ICT innovationsinto the core curriculum for a dynamic and forward-thinking learning experience.
• Guide colleagues’ professional development, sharing best practice and driving ongoing improvements in STEM teaching and learning.
• Embrace the school’s Christian ethos, ensuring kindness, respect, and aspiration underpin every classroom experience.
• Model and embed ournon-written markingethos, helping pupils to reflect constructively on their work while minimising written marking.
Commitment to safeguarding
The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. William Ford subscribes to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s racial and social justice charter and is an equal opportunities employer.