Science Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

Dartford Science and Technology College, Dartford

Ref:KCC886-4026-369T
Posted:19/03/2025
Pay:MPS/UPS Fringe, dependent on experience
Start Date:Sept 2025
App Close Date:22/04/2025 at 12:00
Interviews:Soon after closing date

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We wish to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and dedicated professional to join our successful school and passionate Science Team. The candidate successfully appointed to the role of Teacher of Science will be expected to:

Align with the school values and the ethos of the Co-operative Trust
Be research led in developing initiatives that will secure high quality teaching across all Key Stages and year groups taught

We are looking for a passionate, reliable, inquisitive Teacher of Science who can see the infinite possibilities in all our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, enthusiasm for improving student outcomes and will enjoy being part of a team that works towards a common goal. We offer GCSE Combined Science, GCSE Triple Science (for our most able scientists) and A Level Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purpose of Role: To deliver high quality science lessons and actively contribute to the successes and priorities of the curriculum area.

Plan creative lessons in accordance with departmental schemes of learning, national curriculum programmes of study and exam specifications (if applicable).
Be responsible for the planning, monitoring and evaluation of engaging, creative and innovative teaching and learning within and across sequences of lessons to inspire and motivate students.
Maintain excellent classroom management by following the school’s Behaviour and Rewards Policy.
Engage in a positive, purposeful and collaborative working atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
Encourage and acknowledge student participation and achievement.
Be responsible for the behaviour, uniform, attendance, punctuality and conduct of students in lessons.
Provide appropriate stretch and challenge for all students and, in particular, Pupil Premium (PP) and High Attaining (HA) students.
To ensure lessons are personalised (as appropriate) to ensure all students make and exceed expected progress.
To be responsible for supporting high standards of literacy and numeracy within lessons.
To be responsible for training and use of directed time as determined by your line manager.
To participate, as appropriate, in meetings at the College which relate to student progress.
To maintain an accurate register of attendance at all times.
To follow DSTC protocols for any absences and set appropriate cover work when needed.

Information about the school

Why work at Dartford Science and Technology College?

DSTC is a small, non-selective secondary school for girls in Dartford. We are family-centred with high aspirations and pride ourselves on excellent pastoral care. There is a strong sense of community, based on excellent relationships between staff, pupils and parents. In 2017 Ofsted graded the school Good overall and Good in each category and in March 2022 they said that DSTC continues to be a good school.

The school is a safe space for pupils to learn and develop as young citizens. The school has high expectations of pupils; behaviour, with strong systems to manage it. As a result, pupils behave very well. 100% of staff feel proud to work at DTSC and 85% of parents who responded to Parent View would recommend DSTC to other parents (Ofsted March 2022).

Lessons at DSTC have a calm and purposeful atmosphere with the students showing a genuine interest in learning. Our teachers tell us they enjoy being able to teach and enable the students to learn without disruption.

We are a Co-operative Trust school and are committed to supporting our workforce to be the best they can be. We can offer accelerated professional development with a personalised approach to developing all staff through coaching, mentoring and both internal and external training. Our new staff will have unparalleled opportunities to learn and bring excellent practice to bear in raising achievement for the students of DSTC.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Susie Wells
Address:Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY
Telephone: 01322 224309
Email: susan.wells@dstc.kent.sch.uk

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