Teacher of Science Full/Part-time (considered) MPS/UPS

Overview

Teacher of Science

The Sandon School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.

We are seeking to appoint from September 2025 a well-qualified, enthusiastic Science teacher to join a strong and supportive department. The department is well-resourced and benefits from the support of a dedicated team of technicians. The role is suitable for both experienced colleagues and ECTs.

We offer:

Excellent access to ICT facilities
A friendly and supportive staff
A commitment to continuous professional development

We are seeking:

An excellent and innovative classroom practitioner
Excellent administrative and organisation skills
A confident and competent user of ICT systems

Further information can be found in this information pack. If you have any additional queries, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Recruitment by emailing recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and encourage candidates to complete and return applications as soon as possible

Teacher Role Guide

Classroom Teacher

The professional duties of all teachers (other than the Headteacher) are set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and describe the duties required of all main scale/upper scale teaching posts.

In addition, the requirements of the post of Teacher at The Sandon School are set out below.

Support the Headteacher in promoting and maintaining the work and good order of the school
Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated Curriculum Area as appropriate
Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/ form tutor
Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
Contribute to raising standards of student attainment
Share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Knowledge and Understanding

Has a secure subject knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and skills of their specialist subject(s)
Has a detailed knowledge and understanding where applicable of the National Curriculum programmes of study (KS3 and KS4) and level descriptions (KS3) of their specialist subject(s)
Is familiar with the relevant KS4 and post-16 examination syllabuses and courses within their specialist subject(s)
Understands the framework of 14-19 qualifications and the route of progression through it for their specialist subject(s).
Understands progression from the KS2 programmes of study for their specialist subject(s)
Knows and can teach the key skills relevant to their specialist subject(s) and understands the contribution that their specialist subject(s) make(s) to the development of Key skills
Is aware of relevant research evidence on teaching students in their specialist subject(s) and knows how to use this to inform and improve teaching
Has for their specialist subject(s) a secure knowledge and understanding of ICT content
Is familiar with any relevant subject-specific health and safety requirements, and plans lessons to avoid potential hazards

Planning

Planning of lessons to ensure progression in students’ learning to include the following elements:

The identification of clear teaching objectives and content and how these will be taught and assessed
Setting of tasks for all students, including homework that challenges those students and ensures high levels of student interest
Setting of appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation and presentation of work
Setting of clear targets for students’ learning, building on prior attainment, which take into account a student’s special educational needs
Planning of clearly structured lessons and sequences of lessons which maintain pace, motivation and challenge for students
Use of assessment information on students’ attainment and progress to plan future lessons and sequences of lessons

Teaching and Class management

Ensures effective teaching of classes allocated on the timetable, and of groups and individuals within the whole class setting, so that teaching objectives are met and best use is made of available teaching time
Maintain an orderly and purposeful working atmosphere in lessons
Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
Establish a safe environment which supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident
Use a variety of teaching methods which engage students’ curiosity, enthusiasm and motivation and which match the students learning needs
Ensure familiarity with the current SEND Code of Practice in order to identify and support students with SEND. Record teaching strategies and develop resources to help students make best progress
Ensure that students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding in the subjects taught
Evaluate one’s teaching critically and use this self-review to improve the effectiveness of the teaching

Monitoring, assessment and recording

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment to improve specific aspects of teaching
Mark and monitor students’ assigned class work and homework, providing constructive oral and written feedback, and setting targets for students progress
Assess and record students’ progress systematically, including through focused observation, questioning, testing and marking, and use these records to:

Check that students have understood and completed the work set
Monitor strengths and weaknesses and use the information gained as a basis for purposeful intervention in students’ learning

Inform planning

Check that students continue to make demonstrable progress in their acquisition of the knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject(s) taught
Be familiar with the statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents where applicable
Understand and know how national, local, comparative and school data, including National Curriculum test data, where applicable can be used to set clear targets for students’ achievement
Use different kinds of assessment appropriately for different purposes including standardised tests, and baseline assessment where relevant

Other Professional requirements

All teachers should:

Set a good example to the students taught, through their presentation and their personal and professional conduct
Be committed to ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them
Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach
Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices, in particular those concerned with safeguarding, pastoral matters and health and safety
Recognise that learning takes place inside and outside the school context, and understand the need to liaise effectively with parents and other carers and with agencies with responsibility for students’ education and welfare