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Teacher of Science

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Teaching vacancies, Tibshelf, Derbyshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 19 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d200c5980f664842b3174b0e44b01cc0

Full Job Description

We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.

We work hard offering a variety of initiatives, services and events to provide a well-rounded sense of wellbeing. A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:

  • Whole Staff Induction programme

  • 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system

  • Mentors for ECTs

  • Exemplary CPD programme

  • Leadership Development Opportunities

  • Celebration Events

  • Sports & social events

  • Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties

  • On-site parking

  • Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff

  • Extended access to school during our wider opening hours

  • Access to the canteen and dining facilities


    • In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):

  • Nurse support service

  • Emotional support and counselling

  • Workplace assessments

  • Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments

    Qualified Teacher Status

  • Experience of teaching Science in a secondary school as part of present employment or block teaching practice


    • Education Philosophy

    Candidates should have:

  • A commitment to comprehensive education

  • A commitment to equal opportunities

  • A concern to help each child develop their full potential


    • Knowledge and Skills

    Candidates should:

  • Be a highly competent classroom teacher

  • Be familiar with a variety of approaches to teaching and learning

  • Have the ability to motivate and earn the respect of students

  • Have an understanding of the relevant agreed syllabus for Science

  • Have an ability to use data to inform student progress


    • Personal Qualities

    Candidates should:

  • Be committed to outstanding teaching and learning

  • Have an enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to enthuse others

  • Have a capacity for hard work

  • Be able to work co-operatively with team members

  • Be patient, tactful and diplomatic

  • Show initiative

  • Be keen to make an extra-curricular contribution

  • Enjoy good relationships with students