Science Teacher

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher to teach KS3 and KS4 in our alternative education provision in King's Lynn.

You will work with a maximum of 8 students per class on a 1:4 ratio, supported by a teaching assistant in every lesson.

This setup enables you to form closer and more positive relationships through marking, assessment, and feedback. Many of these students work at a lower level due to missed education. You will be teaching students with emotional and behavioural difficulties in small groups, requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience, and resilience. An ability to engage all students with creativity and passion towards the subject is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success, and progression.
• Plan, produce, and update schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, ensuring compliance with current guidelines.
• Develop learning resources and routes that meet learner needs and commissioner requirements.
• Prepare lessons for off-site students for support staff to deliver.
• Support and guide learners to reflect on their learning, identify progress, and set positive targets for improvement.
• Maintain good order and discipline among students, safeguarding their wellbeing.
• Build effective and supportive relationships with students and families/carers, embedding trust and support within the education process.
• Liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.
• Undertake relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function, including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking, and invigilation.

Other Duties:

• Act as a role model, championing our vision and values.
• Comply with policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality.
• Undertake personal and professional development activities and liaise with other staff to share knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications:

• A recognised higher qualification with significant experience in teaching and planning, with a willingness to work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience working with young people, including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs.
• Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour.
• Previous experience in teaching KS3 and KS4.
• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.
• Robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection.
• Sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning, and behaviour management strategies, including personalising learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.

Additional Information:

• Hours per week: 37 hours per week. Permanent.
• You will need use of your own vehicle.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and contribute to their academic and personal development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team in King's Lynn!