Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Portsmouth, is seeking a passionate Teacher of Science to join their dynamic team.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and skilled science teacher with strong subject knowledge who can build positive relationships with students and break down barriers to learning. You’ll inspire students to achieve their potential and take pride in helping them experience daily success in their educational journey.
This opportunity begins as a temporary-to-permanent position, giving you the chance to experience the school environment and ensure it’s the perfect fit for your career aspirations.
About the School:
This inclusive Portsmouth secondary school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, ensuring all students, including those with SEND, receive high-quality education. With a calm and supportive environment, the school fosters mutual respect, strong relationships, and academic success. Students benefit from extensive extracurricular opportunities, including sports, music, and leadership programmes, while safeguarding and personal development remain top priorities.
Why Join This School?
- Commitment to Inclusivity and Wellbeing: The school provides a nurturing environment where every student can thrive, supported by a strong, inclusive ethos.
- Rights Respecting School: A deep-rooted commitment to mutual respect and supportive learning.
- Focus on Excellence: High standards and exceptional exam results in science, driven by a collaborative team of innovative educators.
- Professional Development: A robust professional learning programme to support teachers at every stage of their career, from ECT induction to leadership development.
- Workload Conscious: Policies focused on effective and efficient feedback, reducing unnecessary workload while maximising student progress.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Your own specialist classroom equipped with visualisers, touchscreen TVs, and Chromebooks for student use.
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers a range of benefits to support your career journey:
- Flexible Temporary-to-Permanent Contracts: Trial your new role with the option to move into a permanent position if it’s the right fit for you.
- Weekly Pay: Receive consistent, competitive pay every week.
- Exclusive CPD Opportunities: Access to a wide range of free and heavily discounted professional development courses.
- Supportive Consultants: Work closely with a dedicated consultant who will guide you through the application process and provide ongoing support.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- A strong subject specialist in science with excellent curriculum knowledge.
- A committed teacher passionate about inspiring student success and fostering a love of learning.
- A reflective practitioner open to using research-driven strategies for effective teaching.
- An enthusiastic educator eager to collaborate with a supportive team.
- An ambitious professional seeking opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
How to Apply:
Take the next step in your teaching career by submitting your CV and cover letter to Teaching Personnel today. This temporary-to-permanent role is an exciting opportunity to explore whether this supportive and innovative school is the right fit for you.
Start your journey with a school community that values your skills, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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