Teacher of Science

Ref: SCH-UHS-0062 10 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PR Salary: 36,413 - 53,994 Main/Upper Pay Scale ( Outer London Weighting) Department: Science Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 02/06/2025 12:22 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Outer London

The Role

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

The Role

Uxbridge High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our dynamic and supportive team. This role offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience and curriculum needs.

As a Science Teacher at Uxbridge High School, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and challenging science lessons that inspire curiosity, develop scientific thinking, and foster a love of learning in all students. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and collaborative curriculum development.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, reflective, and committed to raising standards and outcomes. You should have strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom management skills, and the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver outstanding science lessons in line with the national curriculum.
Monitor and assess student progress to ensure high levels of achievement.
Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Contribute to departmental planning and the development of schemes of work.
Engage with parents, carers, and colleagues to support student learning.
Participate in school events, CPD, and staff meetings as part of the wider school community.

Please not that we reserve the right to close the application early if deemed necessary.

Benefits

Other
Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.
Long service awards.
Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.
Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
Staff wellbeing.
We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment.
We offer a private health care.
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Evidence of continuing and recent professional development		Essential
Further Degree		Desirable
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards		Essential
First Degree		Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports.	Essential
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.	Essential
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.	Essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.	Essential
To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.	Essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.	Essential
Experience
Track record of good or outstanding teaching.	Essential