An exciting opportunity has arisen in our specialist science team. We are looking for a creative, self‑motivated, dynamic, passionate and driven individual who literally wants to help us take on the world! The core purpose of your role will be to support and develop primary science education at the White Rose Science Trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce high‑quality materials that support the White Rose Science curriculum.
* Support the teaching of primary science through high‑quality, effective CPD and by working with primary school leaders.
* Work with individual teachers to improve their performance.
* Work with school leaders to audit requirements, provision and plan for improvements.
* Support and advise primary schools with effective implementation of the White Rose Science curriculum.
* Contribute to the development of the White Rose Science curriculum and supporting resources.
* Design, develop and deliver inspiring and innovative CPD programmes in line with our values and teaching principles.
* Assist in the implementation of the curriculum by providing specialist guidance and support.
* Role‑model and demonstrate outstanding teaching and learning.
* Deliver school improvement programmes such as coaching, mentoring, target setting, observations, learning walks and science audits.
* Monitor and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant education policy, developments, research and initiatives.
Other Duties
* All staff must have an awareness and commitment to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of students.
Essential Qualifications
* Hold QTS and have passed the ECT.
* Educated to degree level with an excellent record of recent, relevant professional development.
* Accountability for the performance of a cohort of young people.
* Evidence of effective teaching and performance within primary science.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience of subject leadership in a teaching environment.
* Experience of further study.
* Taking accountability for the success of an initiative.
Essential Knowledge and Understanding
* Principles and characteristics of outstanding teaching and learning.
* Principles and practices of planning and delivery.
* Effective review and evaluation procedures.
* Innovative approaches to working with students, staff, partners and the local education community.
* Application of ICT, literacy and numeracy to outstanding teaching.
* Subject knowledge to a high level within the specific phase, the National Curriculum and other relevant government publications.
Desirable Knowledge and Understanding
* Experience of creating different resources and using relevant software packages.
* Experience of educational research.
Essential Personal Qualities and Skills
* Ability to inspire confidence in staff, students, parents and others.
* Set high standards and provide a role model.
* Commitment to personal development.
* Enjoyment of working with young people.
* Adaptability to changing circumstances and new ideas.
* Reliability and integrity, and ability to prioritise, plan and organise.
Desirable Personal Qualities
* Ambitious.
* Determination to succeed and maintain the highest expectations of self and others.
* Vision, imagination and creativity.
Essential Communication Skills
* Communicate training programmes and plans.
* Deliver training, CPD and support the development of others.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
Desirable Communication Skills
* Liaise effectively with other organisations and agencies.
Applications
Please apply with an up‑to‑date CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you feel you are the right person for the role. Subsequently, you will be required to complete a full paper application to be considered further as part of our safer recruitment process.
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