Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science post at Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, one of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust schools. The work centres on delivering science teaching, using assessment for learning and student data to raise standards. The science department links its curriculum to local industry and the Hasland community, and has a stable team after recent GCSE gains. Applicants need a science-related degree and QTS, and the start date is 1 January 2027.

• Deliver high-quality science lessons using a range of teaching and learning strategies
• Apply Assessment for Learning to continually improve student performance
• Use student-level data to identify areas for development and raise standards
• Maintain high expectations for all students
• Communicate effectively with students and parents, orally and in writing
• Work collaboratively within the department and share good practice
• Show creativity in problem solving and willingness to adopt new approaches
• Keep up to date with strategies for improving learning and with curriculum developments in the subject

• Degree in a discipline related to science
• Teaching qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience, in employment or training
• Experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4

• Awareness of strategies for improving learning
• Understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Confident using word processing, email and spreadsheets
• Professional and sympathetic manner when relating to students

• Capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues

• Extensive CPD opportunities
• Focus on reducing staff workload