SCIENCE & MATHS TEACHER

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and QualificationsEssential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to academic excellence.
• A thorough understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a purposeful and engaging learning environment.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, attendance, and personal development.
• The ability to plan and deliver challenging, well-structured lessons that inspire and motivate pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to departmental and whole-school development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in a faith school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
• Experience using assessment data to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development or wider school initiatives.
• Experience of pastoral responsibilities or mentoring pupils.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner with a passion for education.
• Demonstrate warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeed.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Be organised, proactive, and resilient.
• Have high expectations of themselves and those around them.
• Be committed to contributing positively to the wider life of the school community.
• Share the school's commitment to nurturing confident, responsible, and successful young women.

About Our School

Lubavitch Senior Girls School is a successful and thriving secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement, pastoral care, and personal development.

We are proud of our warm and supportive environment, where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop into confident, responsible, and compassionate young women. Our dedicated staff work together to create a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and ambition for every pupil.

As part of the Lubavitch Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an excellent education within a caring and values-driven environment. Staff benefit from a strong sense of community, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are seeking a teacher who will embrace the values of the school, contribute positively to our school community, and share our commitment to ensuring that every pupil is supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve her full potential.

What the school offers its staff

What the School Offers Its Staff

• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and professional support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Supportive and approachable leadership.
• Small class sizes that enable teachers to build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• A school with a strong sense of community, shared values, and high aspirations for every child.

At Lubavitch Senior Girls School, we believe that investing in our staff is essential to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where colleagues feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.