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Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a Science Teacher for a Secondary School in Bedford!

Position: Teacher of Science
Salary: M1 - M6, UPS 1 -3
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science to join our dynamic Science Department. The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inspiring students and a drive to become an expert in their field. There is the possibility of a TLR for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and challenging lessons across all key stages.
Collaborate effectively within a vibrant department.
Share innovative ideas during staff meetings.
Set ambitious goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions.
Assess students' prior knowledge and plan teaching to build upon these foundations.
Encourage students to take responsibility for their own work and study.

Ideal Candidate

Possesses Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong educational background, including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
Demonstrates experience in both curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
Understands and is committed to teaching standards.
Maintains high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality, and workload organisation.
Exhibits excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
Approaches work with a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude.
Shows a willingness to undergo further training and development.

About the school:

This is a large Secondary Academy in the Bedfordshire area, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build upon the foundation laid in primary education, preparing students for success in post-16 education.

Through high-quality teaching, the students consistently achieve outstanding results, with GCSE outcomes that are among the highest in the region and above the national average. While they take immense pride in these achievements, but remain steadfast in the commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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