Teacher of Science

Qualification

Essential:

• Degree in Science or equivalent

• Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable:

• 2:1 or betterdegree classification

Experience, understanding and knowledge

Essential:

• A passion forScienceand for teaching

• A strong academic background and subject knowledge

• An excellent classroom practitioner (or the potential to be one)

• A commitment to professional development

• An understanding of the needs of pupils across the ability range

• A teacher who can inspire and enthuse pupils and who uses a range of teaching and learning strategies for effective delivery

• An understanding of how to assess pupil progress

• An awareness of ways to raise pupil attainment

• A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of theNational Curriculum inthe subject

• The ability to use ICT toenhance learning and aidteaching