Salary -  From £41,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
1.0    fte - Hours: 08:30-17:00

Main Purpose of the Role
The Science Teacher at Impact North West Schools plays a crucial role in driving the school's vision and values, which emphasise promoting literacy, creativity, and academic progress for all students. 
In this SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school context, the Science Teacher will work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience, fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that aligns with the school's trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Curriculum Development and Implementation
•    Work from a carefully designed curriculum that promotes literacy, creativity, and academic progress for all students
Teaching and Learning
•    Monitor and assess student progress in Science, using data to inform teaching strategies and interventions.
•    Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.
Collaboration and Pastoral Support
•    Work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience
•    Take part in literacy events, competitions, and enrichment activities to inspire students and foster a love of learning.
Skills and Competencies
•    Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the Science curriculum, including current best practises and research.
•    Excellent teaching and assessment skills, with the ability to adapt to the needs of SEMH students.
•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families.
•    Data analysis and interpretation skills, to use assessment information to inform teaching and learning.
•    Commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to share best practises with colleagues.
•    Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.
•    Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
The Science Teacher will be expected to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and to act as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Science Teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.

Closing Date: 07th March 2025

An application form and a letter of application detailing your eligibility for the post must be completed and emailed to: schooloffice@impactnorthwestschools.org.uk or posted to Mrs Jayne Jones, Impact North West Schools, Tower House, Tower Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1FF
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SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Impact North West Schools (INWS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its school. INWS complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance’. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 
Equal Opportunities
INWS recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve, a diverse workforce which includes people from all backgrounds.
INWS takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their individual differences.
This commitment extends beyond the relationship between and conduct of employees and potential employees, to the whole community.
INWS is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.

 

 

How to apply

Please complete the attached application form