Teacher of Science with KS5 Responsibility
Harris Academy Benfleet, Benfleet, East of England
£33,916-£52,048 + TLR
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About the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Science with responsibility for Key Stage 5 to lead and develop our post-16 Science provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is passionate about Science education and committed to ensuring all students achieve exceptional outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and/or in an 11-18 school.
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
- Have of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, particularly in the relevant key stage.
Understand the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement. Understand inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including SEN, EAL and high achievers.
- Have knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.
- Understand the importance of being a Tutor.
About Harris Academy Benfleet
- Type of school
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary, with a sixth form
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,597 (room for 1,500)
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils
- Trust
- Harris Federation
- Local authority
- Essex
- Address
- Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN
Last inspected by Ofsted on 20 November 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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