Salary Level: Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN
Hours: Full time teaching hours
Responsible to: Head of Science
About Mary Hare School: Mary Hare School is a residential and day school for approximately 150 Deaf children in West Berkshire. The school has high expectations of staff and students in both their academic work and behaviour. We pride ourselves on our pupils’ achievements at GCSE, A Level as well as BTEC and Vocational Courses. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children, in small classes, where you can make a real difference at this national centre of excellence for deaf education.
New teachers must be willing to accept the additional challenges presented by hearing impairment, particularly the difficulties in acquiring and developing written and oral language. The school follows an auditory-oral philosophy in which our deaf students are taught without the use of sign language. Use is made of state-of-the-art amplification, supported by lots of visual information.
The school is staffed by experienced subject Teachers, who are also qualified (or trainee) Teachers of the Deaf. Teamwork is vital, as is the sharing of resources, responsibilities, knowledge, and ideas, if the learning needs of these children are to be met successfully.
There are many opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the school beyond the classroom, including evening and weekend classes, enrichment work, extra-curricular activities, such as a major school production, and paid extra duties.
The Role:
The Science Faculty has six members of teaching staff with all science lessons taught in six purpose-built laboratories supported by two preparation rooms and a full-time Science Technician. Two laboratories have been recently refurbished, with plans to refurbish the remaining four.
The laboratories have a group hearing aid system, sound field system, and an interactive white board.
The ideal candidate will be a biologist although teachers of other science disciplines will be considered.
Science is taught at all Key Stages. Years 7 to 9 follow a course based on the Science National Curriculum using materials adapted for our own pupils.
At GCSE students follow the AQA Combined Science Trilogy specification or can opt to study Separate Sciences in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, again with AQA. A smaller number of student’s study for an Entry Level Certificate or Level 2 BTEC in Science.
All three science subjects are offered at A Level.
The successful candidate would be expected to teach science at KS3 and 4 with the possibility of A Level teaching for a suitable candidate.
The Science Department particularly strives to present the pupils with a rich linguistic environment to offset and repair the effects of deafness in terms of language delay. Furthermore, the department strives to prepare the students for success in both external qualifications and life in a technological hearing world.
The basic methodology of the department is teacher-led demonstration, discussion or instruction followed by independent work, pair work, group work and investigative work.
The laboratories are very well equipped and the small class sizes mean that frequent practical work is carried out individually or in pairs. The students respond well to visual information, and there is a wide variety of presentation material and interactive resources available.
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Degree level in science, preferably Biology
- Understanding of current curriculum issues in Science.
- Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice within an education setting.
- Able to teach GCSE and Key Stage 3 to all abilities.
- Able to teach A Level Biology.
- Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues, staff, visitors and where applicable, students
- Organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
- Able to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure
- Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example
- Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing Safeguarding and professional standards
- Displays a smart and professional appearance, representing the school in a positive manner
- Reliable and stable
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal continuous development
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work alone without direction
- Adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required
- Committed to contributing toward the school community
- Good numeric and computer skills (Microsoft Outlook essential)
- Practical and constructional
All employees are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the six core values of the school:
- Learners First
- Community is Key
- Integrity & Respect
- Empower & Energise Others
- Being Accountable
- Excellence
How to Apply!:
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Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be madevia the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form.
Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV’s cannot be accepted.
Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974