Science Teacher

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the Science curriculum

• Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning.

• Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how Science is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn Science and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.

• Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.

• Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and taking opportunities for personal professional development.

• Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.

• Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.