Science Teacher

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Location: Wings School Notts, NG22 8NB

Closing Date: Thursday 30th April with interviews w/c 4th May

Job Type: permanent

Setting: Wings School Notts

Wings School Notts

Wings School Notts, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school near Newark in Nottinghamshire, for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17. We provide a safe learning environment for children and young people with a wide range of varying needs including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attachment difficulties (AD).

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, committed to inclusive practice and eager to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.
• Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.
• Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Promote exemplary standards of behaviour, in line with school policies and procedures.
• Understanding the school’s safeguarding procedures and actively promoting pupils’ wellbeing and safety.
• Working with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is at the core of your practise.
• Contribute to risk assessments for pupils, locations and activities as appropriate.
• Under instruction or supervision, manage systems, procedures and policy to secure positive welfare, personal development, behaviour, and engagement of the pupil cohort
• Delivery of pre-determined behaviour, care or welfare support programmes
• Provide mentoring or counselling to pupils
• Keep appropriate records regarding behaviour, engagement, welfare and safeguarding

• Uphold the school’s vision, values, and ethos and those of Kedleston Group.
• Contribute to a culture where pupils and staff experience a positive and enriching school life.
• Uphold ambitious educational standards which prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life.
  • Cultivate and sustain positive and respectful relationships across the school community, and with other stakeholders.
  • Help create and sustain a safe, orderly and inclusive environment.
  • Model a culture of high staff professionalism.
    • Work collaboratively with school, Kedleston network colleagues, and partner agencies

• Keeping up to date with matters relating to the school, its pupils, policies and curriculum.
• Attend regular meetings.
• Undertake relevant CPD.
• Carrying out other duties, as directed by the headteacher, in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Science Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A qualification in SEND education is desirable.
• Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome.
• A strong understanding of the social, emotional and behavioural needs of vulnerable learners.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students who may be anxious, disengaged or distressed.
• Experience in teaching Science as a specialism
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.
• Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.
• A calm, patient and trauma-informed approach, with effective de-escalation skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities…