Qualifications and Experience    

1. Science related degree 

2. Qualified Teacher Status + right to work in the UK 

3. Experience of teaching KS3/KS4 Science  

4. Experience as a tutor and/or in pastoral work 

Skills and Attributes in Teaching and Learning   

5. Clear understanding of what constitutes good and outstanding lessons 

6. Ability to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for students 

7. Ability to develop differentiated lesson plans and Schemes of Work 

8. Collaborative teaching methods and ability to work with colleagues in the preparation, 

    assessment and monitoring of work 

9. Practical understanding of National Curriculum requirements (where relevant) in terms 

    of content, classroom practice, differentiation, assessment and reporting to parents 

10. Ability to use data effectively to evaluate student progress and achievement 

11. Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes in the last three years (except 

      NQTs) 

Professional Skills and Attributes    

12. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative 

13. Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding School roles and 

       responsibilities and the post holder’s position within these 

14. Ability to communicate well in writing and face-to-face to all stakeholders 

15. Administrative and organisational skills 

16. Ability to identify own training and development needs and to take responsibility for 

      addressing these 

Personal Qualities  

17. Respect for all members of the school community 

18. Responsibility and attention to detail 

19. Resilience in the face of challenge 

20. A strong, flexible and proactive work ethic 

21. Honesty and trustworthiness 

22. Sense of humour and a sense of fun 

Commitment to 

23. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people 

24. Equal opportunities for all in a comprehensive environment 

25. Extra-curricular activities to enhance the student experience