Science & Computing Specialist Teacher
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/05/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/06/2021 23:59
Salary:
£25,714 - £29,664
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Further Information
Science & Computing Specialist Teacher
M1-M3 £25,714 - £29,664
Required from 1st September 2021 until 31st August 2022 (Unless NQT – New careers framework) with potential to be extended
The Governing Body of this popular primary school seek to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Science or Computing Teacher to develop a dedicated Science / Computer lab in school and ensure the excellent teaching & learning of Science or Computing within our school.
We are looking for a teacher (NQTS welcome to apply), who has a passion for Science or Computing and has the desire to drive excellence in these subjects. All of our teachers will be well supported to develop into highly skilled practitioners and will receive a significant training package including curriculum intent, assessment, SEND support etc. We strongly recommend interested candidates to contact the school for a discussion around this exciting position and how the future of these roles could develop.
Our highly inclusive school is dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching & learning through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where carers and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. Therefore, we are seeking to appoint at least one committed and passionate teacher to teach Science or Computing across all year groups within Wheatley Hill Primary School.
You will be contributing to and participating in the team working ethos of the provision whilst maintaining its core values by:
• Effectively leading and supporting your team under the guidance and support of the AHT / DHT.
• Planning and delivering the Science or Computing teaching programme for all pupils within the class in relation to the National Curriculum, providing clear structures for learning activities and for sequences which both motivate and challenge;
• Establishing a dedicated classroom / lab for the excellent teaching of Science or Computing.
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations of the pupils in your care;
• Making effective use of a variety of SEND systems in school to support pupils’ progress in the areas of Science or Computing;
• Maintaining good order and discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and individual pupil needs (Support will be given throughout from the AHT / DHT;
• Contributing to the whole school’s planning activities and operating at all times within the stated policies and practices.
There will be the opportunity to work with the Specialist SEND provision in school as well as you support children with SEND to integrate into the mainstream classroom. We are looking for people who have Qualified Teacher Status as well as a Degree or relevant qualification and experience. The candidate must be willing to work hard to develop their understanding of high quality teaching & learning strategies as well as knowledge of the current national frameworks and developments in education. It is essential that the successful candidate has a clear desire to work with children and strive for excellence in Science or Computing.
Wheatley Hill Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Visits for discussion with the headteacher and to see excellent provision at Wheatley Hill are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by appointment with the school office.
(TBC during the current climate)
For further information about this post please contact the Headteacher, Mr Scarr.
Completed application and safeguarding forms are returnable to the school. If you wish to email your application send it to wheatleyhill@durhamlearning.net
This post is not open to job share.
Closing date: Friday 4th June 2021
Interview date: Monday 14th June 2021
Wheatley Hill Community Primary
Wheatley Hill,
Durham,
DH63RQ
Tel: 01429 820594
Email: support@whprimary.com
Website: www.whprimary.com
Please note
This job is closed for applications.