Teacher of Science

Job Title: Teacher of Science

Salary Grade: MPS/UPS

FTE:1.0 , Full Time

Line Manager: Head of Science

Purpose of Job:

To support the work of the Subject Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department.

• Teach the subject as required at all levels from KS3 to A level
• Contribute to the Departments bank of resources for the teaching of the subject and assist in the production of materials which take into account pupils of all abilities and levels
• Contribute to the drawing up, evaluation and reviewing of schemes of work in relation to relevant Key Stages
• Plan and evaluate work in accordance with departmental policy
• Provide team teaching support in class as required

• Maintain records of achievement and progress of all pupils in accordance with the statutory requirements and the departmental policy
• Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable TEACHING AND LEARNING time
• Use the School's Marking Policy and Departmental Policy at all times
• Complete student data entry and reports in line with School Policy
• Attend Parents' Evenings as required and keep parents/carers informed about their child's performance and future targets

• Undertake responsibility for a Tutor Group including Registration, Small Group Tutorials and delivery of PSHE
• Monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of all students in the Tutor group
• Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students in the Tutor Group so that they will look to you for support and advice

• Model high expectations of written and spoken English
• Explicitly teach key vocabulary (not just subject specific) and reinforce through regular retrieval
• Identify students who need to develop their literacy skills and intervene appropriately
• Insist that students write in full sentences as often as is appropriate
• Provide regular feedback which develops accurate spelling and grammar
• All teachers are expected to champion and explicitly teach oracy
• Model high expectations of spoken English and insist that student emulate this
• Ensure students speak in complete sentences using correct grammar and pronunciation
• Encourage students' eloquence by reducing their reliance on filler words, e.g. "um", "er"
• Celebrate good oracy

• The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written statement of conditions of employment (the contract of employment)
• S/he shall be subject to all relevant statutory requirements as detailed in the most recent School
• Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
• To promote good order among pupils and ensure their health and safety both on and off the school premises
• To act in accordance with the school's policy on safeguarding issues
• Promote the School ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members of the school community
• Adhere at all times to the professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the Catholic ethos of the school
• Uphold the School's behaviour code and uniform regulations

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free On-site parking
• On-site gym
• Sick pay

Closing date for applications: 19 October 2026 9.00am

Interview date: w/c 19 October 2026

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory's Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Gregory's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.