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Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Thorp Academy, Ryton, North East

£32,916 - £51,048

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About the job

An honours degree

A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5

A good understanding of curriculum developments

Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies

Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work

An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department

Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning

Able to use student level data to raise standardsü

Enthusiasm for your subject

Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas

Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues

Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

Pleasant and friendly manner

Polite and punctual

Reliable

A commitment to working as part of the whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Academy

About Thorp Academy

Type of school
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,442 (room for 1,740)
Free school meals
26.4% of pupils
SEN provision
Resourced provision
Local authority
Gateshead
Address
Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH

Last inspected by Ofsted on 19 June 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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