Avanti Schools Trust
Teacher of Chemistry
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About The Role
Avanti House Secondary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Chemistry to inspire pupils and help them develop a strong understanding and appreciation of the subject.
You will join a supportive and collaborative team and play an important role in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge pupils, develop their curiosity and enable them to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a teacher who combines high expectations with a commitment to building positive relationships and fostering a genuine love of learning.
As a Teacher of Chemistry, you will create a safe, purposeful and stimulating classroom environment where every pupil is encouraged to succeed. You will contribute to the wider life of the school, work collaboratively with colleagues and support the academic progress, wellbeing and personal development of our pupils.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about their subject, committed to continuous professional development and keen to make a positive contribution to the Avanti House community.
What will you do?
- Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive Chemistry teaching that meets the needs of all pupils, builds on prior knowledge and enables them to achieve their highest possible standards.
- Monitor, assess and provide constructive feedback on pupils’ progress and attainment, using evidence and data to inform planning, differentiation and targeted support.
- Establish a safe, purposeful and respectful learning environment, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement, independence and pupil wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers, the wider school community and external partners, contributing positively to the curriculum, pastoral life and ethos of Avanti House Secondary School.
- Uphold professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities, while continually developing teaching practice through reflection, professional development and engagement with school policies and procedures.
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Why should you apply
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:
- Great opportunities for professional development
- Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
- O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
- Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
- Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
What are we looking for?
- Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
- Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team whether led or leading
- Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
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Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
Further information
Pre-employment checks
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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