Job Description

Main Purpose:

To create and deliver challenging programmes of study in science. To ensure that teaching and learning is supported by the most robust research and evidence. To work as part of a teaching team and, where appropriate, help develop other teaching staff. To maintain and further develop curriculum and subject specialism(s). To be a designated form tutor and the key home-school link for pupil

Duties and responsibilities Teaching and Learning

To teach effectively across a range of provision ensuring pupils achieve excellent outcomes. To regularly assess and review pupils' progress and achievement and to communicate effectively with parents/carers in line with school procedures. To work with the head of science to develop, implement and monitor effective schemes of work, course delivery, assessments, pupil surveys and pupil data in line with school policy. To ensure that teaching and learning is evaluated and action plans produced and implemented to promote best practice and ensure excellent pupil achievement. To work with other teachers and staff to identify, develop and deliver staff training. To remain up to date with national trends in education and in science and implement developments in curriculum design and delivery to reflect these. Where appropriate, to mentor staff new to teaching, staff undertaking teacher training programmes and other staff as appropriate. To develop and maintain a learning environment in line with the school's values. To deliver enrichment programmes. Teacher of Science, November 2019 Data To target and monitor individual pupil progress and use data proactively to identify and drive individual and group improvement to maximise achievement To propose development actions based on data to the Senior Leadership Team. Safeguarding To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils and for raising any concerns in line with School procedures. Equality and Diversity To be responsible for promoting equality and diversity in line with School policies and procedures. Health and Safety To be responsible for following health and safety requirements in line with School policies and procedures.

Training and development

To participate proactively in training and development including qualification development required in the job role. GDPR - Data Protection To be responsible for following GDPR requirements in line with School policies and procedures Other responsibilities To undertake as required other duties and responsibilities relevant to the job as directed by the Principal
Personal Specification

CRITERIA

QUALITIES

Qualifications and training

First Degree

Qualified Teacher status

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Evidence of recent continuing professional development, including safeguarding training

Physics, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent degree at 2:1 or higher Master's degree

Experience

Successful recent experience as a teacher at KS3 and/or KS4, with a track record of achieving successful outcomes for pupils of all abilities

Ambitious for the amount of scientific knowledge pupils will have at age 16

An understanding of the principles of assessment

Experience of successfully supporting pupils as a form tutor or in a pastoral role

Experience of working constructively to achieve team objectives and deadlines

Thorough knowledge of current subject specialist development

Experience of creating and delivering engaging and challenging programmes of study

Experience of delivering teacher training or mentoring

Experience of identifying and delivering effective staff development to colleagues

Experience of peer observation processes

Knowledge, skills and aptitude

Ability to consistently provide a high quality, welcoming and supportive learning experience for all pupils

Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Ability to make a positive contribution to the team, valuing and respecting others' expertise and contribution

Ability to work in line with School's values and mission statement

Confident IT

Personal development and qualities

Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults Willingness to continuously update skills and knowledge

Emotional resilience and a flexible approach accommodating changing priorities and working patterns

Awareness of health and safety requirements relevant to the job

Whilst every effort has been made to include the specific roles and responsibilities here, an employee will be expected to comply with any reasonable request made by a manager to undertake work of a similar level of responsibility which may not be identified above.

All staff are expected to follow the guidance and expectations of the Staff Code of Conduct and school policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff handbook.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with you, may be updated and changed by your performance manager, in agreement with the Headteacher to reflect changes to the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person