Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Role: Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date : January/February 2027

Salary (Actual Salary): £27,255.2 to £42,268 per annum (0.8 FTE MPS-UPS)

Working Pattern: Part Time - 0.8 FTE

Please note this role is a temporary maternity postion and will end on the return of the substantive post holder.

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

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About the Department

Our Science department is energetic and forward thinking. We thrive to inspire our students but find so often that they end up inspiring us!

We have a wealth of knowledge in the department and an array of 6 specialist teachers who are always willing to share their knowledge and support each other. We are proud of our team, our relationships with each other and our students.

The department consists of six teachers and a Science technician. The department benefits from four science labs and two specialist classrooms, as well as a specialist Science technician.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at ***email_hidden***.

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

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Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

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