Teacher of Science

School Holmleigh Park High School
Address Holmleigh Park High School, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL4 0RT
01452 301381

Post Title (Subject) Teacher of Science (Science)
Grade MPS/UPS
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/01/2026

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teacher of Science at Holmleigh Park High School. We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. At Holmleigh Park High School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Holmleigh Park High School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

We are looking for an enthusiastic subject specialist to join our committed Science Department. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/tutor.
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to accelerate with their learning.
To contribute to raising standards of student attainment across the school.
To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

TEACHING, LEARNING AND STUDENT PROGRESS

To undertake a designated programme of planning and teaching across all key stages (KS3, 4 and 5) and to teach consistently high-quality lessons.
To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support.
To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and home learning.
To lead, monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy.
Believe passionately that all students can make outstanding progress, regardless of their starting point.
To follow department monitoring and tracking systems relating to student’s attainment, progress and achievement.
To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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