Qualifications

• QTS status
• Qualification to the equivalent of degree level in a Science discipline or a related subject 

Work Related Experience and Associated Skills

• Good classroom practitioner with evidence of setting appropriate expectations to promote learning and to engage and motivate students
• Ability to use strategies that improve understanding of Science
• Ability to encourage and maintain a good standard of discipline in the classroom through well focused teaching, positive relationships and good classroom management
• Ability to use appropriately a range of teaching and learning strategies for whole classes, individuals and groups which stimulate, challenge, engage and motivate students
• Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feedback to students and make use of assessment information to promote each student’s attainment and progress, and to plan future lessons
• Ability to reflect on one’s own practice
• Ability to differentiate tasks appropriately

Specialist Knowledge and Understanding

• Secure knowledge and understanding of the knowledge, concepts and skills in teaching Science at KS3 and 4
• Able to give positive and targeted support to students with special educational needs

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Determination to produce the highest quality learning experience for all students
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to establish productive working relationships and work well in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively to staff, students and parents
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Able to empathise with young people but be firm, fair and consistent when dealing with them
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Enthusiasm, drive and resilience
• Sense of humour and perspective
• Ambition
• Personal presence

Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment checks. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2024, refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response, all short-listed candidates will undergo an online search prior to interview.