Science Teacher

Highfields

Essex Road

Brinnington

Stockport

SK5 8DR

Job Title: Science Teacher

Salary: MPS/UPS + 1 SEN point

Hours: Full time 32.5hrs £30,000 to £ 46,525

Contract: Permanent

Start: As Soon as Possible

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of young people?

We have a very exciting opportunity for a teacher, who loves science, to join our teaching team at Highfields College. The role would primarily be teaching biology lessons to our KS4 cohort.

Highfields College is a large Pupil Referral Unit, undergoing rapid and exciting growth. The vast majority of our pupils have been permanently excluded from mainstream secondary education, arriving with us with a range of SEMH needs. The aim of our school is to help re-build connections, build positive relationships and help support our pupils to remove barriers to their learning.

We are trauma informed, attachment aware and restorative in our approach to working with our young people.

The specific aim of our KS4 site is to help our pupils re-engage with their education, bridge gaps in their learning and reach their full potential in core subjects, in preparation for GSCE’s and future endeavours (English, Maths, Science- mainly biology, PSHE and computing). These are delivered alongside a varied and exciting enrichment program, ensuring our pupils get exposure to a variety of learning and skills-based opportunities.

The right candidate will-

- Be able to think outside the box to engage our pupils

- Have an affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties

- Be positive, engaging, patient and resilient

- Be able to plan and deliver stage appropriate and relevant Science lessons to

  a range of pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.

- Make learning fun!

Although this job opportunity is subject specific we would positively welcome applications from teachers who have been trained to teach in primary schools as well as secondary. Experience of working within an AP is desirable, however we will happily consider applicants who can grow with us and have a determination to succeed.

We can offer:

- The opportunity to teach small classes of up to 8 pupils.

- Mentor support in sessions

- Skilled, supportive and committed colleagues

- The opportunity to broaden your teaching experience in a specialist field.

- A school that will actively support you in developing your career.

We warmly welcome visits to our school.

To arrange a visit please contact jo.portnell@highfieldscollege.org.uk and

izzy.tierney@highfieldscollege.org.uk

Job Description.pdf

application form.docx
Headteacher letter.docx
advert.docx

ECT’s and trainee teachers due to qualify in the next 6 months are welcome to apply.

The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including a DBS check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8^th May 2024

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