Physics Academic Coach

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Birmingham
Salary
GBP60 per day
Posted
26 Aug 2018
Closes
23 Sep 2018
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Physics Academic Coach - A South Birmingham Secondary School - Starts October 2018

Do you hold a degree in Physics with a minimum 2:2 degree classification?

Are you looking to train as a Physics/Science Teacher in the future and would like to gain as much experience in a classroom prior to starting that teacher training?

Do you have experience of working with and supporting young people in or outside of the classroom?

Are you passionate about raising attainment in science as well as promoting the subject?

Can you make the learning of Physics fun, engaging and interesting?

***Physics graduate
***Minimum 2:2 Degree in Physics
***Full time, term time position
***Starts October 2018
***GBP55-60 per day

My client school, based in south Birmingham, is looking to recruit a physics graduate to work as an Academic Coach in their science and maths department. The school is an average sized secondary school with pupils aged between the 11 and 18; it has a fantastic reputation of achievement in the local catchment area and is always over-subscribed.

The successful Academic Coach/Teaching Assistant will spend the majority of their time working with GCSE pupils in Physics but there will be a requirement to work with A Level classes, depending on the demands of the curriculum. Due to the subjects on the curriculum it is essential that your degree will be in, or centred on, physics or maths. Knowledge of additional sciences on top of your specialism will of course be put to good use in the department as will a sound understanding of Mathematical principles. If you're degree is in Chemistry and you have strong A Levels at Maths and Physics the school may still consider your application.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be there to support the class teacher in any given topic, helping students grasp theories and gain a better understanding of learning objectives in science. In this varying role there will be time spent working with smaller groups, who may have difficulties in a given area as well as developing gifted and talented pupils.

This really is a varied role and requires patience, understanding and a desire to get the best out of all the pupils' you're in contact with. Flexibility and hard work really is the key to becoming a successful Learning Support Assistant.

This is an ideal position for graduates wishing to start a career in education as your experiences in the classroom can be put to excellent use both in practical terms during your teacher training and also in support of your PGCE application.

If you're committed to a future in education as a science or maths teacher and would like to put your knowledge of science to good use then please email a copy of your CV to Patrick at Edustaff today