Physics Teacher
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Physics to join our Science Department and teach the subject at all levels, in particular A-Level.
You will be working in a very cohesive and supportive department that is committed to providing an innovative and high-quality science education for all of our pupils. The Science department is comprised of 11 passionate scientists, supported by 2 specialist technicians and housed in well-appointed labs.
We are a strong team that is motivated to achieve positive pupil experiences and outcomes and has a strong history of providing STEM opportunities for students. At GCSE, we teach both AQA Combined Trilogy and AQA Separate Science courses. The successful candidate will have an affinity with young people and will have a desire to develop the science opportunities available for students.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience in teaching A-Level. The successful candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach Physics at KS3 to KS5
The successful candidate will demonstrate: -- a passion for science education with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding, particularly of teaching Physics.
- they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching science at A-Level
- success in achieving consistently good results in science
- the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
- the highest aspirations and expectations for all students whatever their ability and starting point
- aspiration to progress their career in the future
- they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.
Please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our websitewww.arnewood.hants.sch.uk/vacancies.
What the school offers its staff
We offer: -- well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities at the right time.
- excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
- a supportive, committed and experienced team of science specialists to work alongside
- sound mentoring for all new staff from a stable and experienced senior team
- excellent accommodation refurbished in science last in 2020
- exemplary personnel practice including salary progression and pension contributions
- a work life balance that values individual happiness and fulfilment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.