Science Teacher with Chemistry or Physics with a potential coordinator role

Roles and ResponsibilitiesRelationships● Develop positive and appropriate relationships with the students.● Establish and maintain high standards of classroom management required to achieve effective participation and learning.● Work as an integral, collaborative, and proactive member of a teaching team – planning and sharing, honestly and respectfully with all members of the team.● Communicate with parents in accordance with the school’s policy and ethos.● Prepare for and conduct formal parent-teacher conferences in accordance with the school calendar.● Develop professional dialogue and constructive criticism from the line manager.● Inform the Coordinator of Chemistry, Head of Science department and/or the Senior Leadership Team about your work, progress, issues within the class; parent communication, concerns regarding children’s development.● Read and contribute to the staff and student notice boards and bulletins.
Curriculum (including Teaching and Learning)● Maintain a thorough understanding of the curriculum policies and procedures of the School (including assessment, teaching & learning, and reporting policies)● Meet regularly with the Head of Department and Chemistry coordinator, and other grade-level subject teachers to collaboratively plan and review the curriculum.● Plan, document and facilitate the learning of all students through the design of activities of appropriate challenge.● Recognise and be aware of the needs of each individual learner in terms of level, language competence, and aptitude. Identify students who may need additional support. Implement adaptive teaching/differentiation, personalisation, and individualization where necessary.● Plan effectively with the Learning Support Team to ensure maximum impact on student learning (where appropriate).● Provide appropriate and varied whole class, group, and individual instruction which will engage, motivate and scaffold learning.● Work with colleagues to develop and periodically review curriculum documentation, scope, and sequence documents in line with the school’s standards and benchmarks.● Contribute to the creation, modification, and organisation of learning materials.● Create an effective, organised, and stimulating environment that is conducive to and celebrates learning.● Plan and set a variety of homework that supports, extends, reinforces, and excites learning following the school’s policy and the homework schedule.● Plan, with the Head of department, relevant excursions and incursions to enhance and extend learning.● Plan homework that is significant, interesting, and carefully adapted to the needs of pupils, respecting the homework timetable at all times.● Mark, assess, evaluate and respond to students’ work extensively and formatively.● Assess, record, and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.● Provide effective and timely feedback.● Provide frequent self-assessment and peer-assessment opportunities.● Demonstrate high expectations and optimism about student progress and success.● Utilise effective questioning techniques to assess and extend students’ skills, knowledge and understanding.● Facilitate online learning/hybrid learning where necessary, making full use of the school’s technology to ensure an equitable experience for all students.
Professional development● Participate in CPD (Continued Professional Development)● Maintain awareness of new theories, practices, pedagogy and methodology in the teaching of Science● Monitor, reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and your own teaching.
Student Care● Manage pupil behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment.● Monitor students’ social and emotional wellbeing in the classroom and report any concerns to the Form teacher, SLT, and/or the designated safeguarding leads in a timely manner.● To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with the school’s child protection and health and safety policies.● Ensure that the School’s health and safety, earthquake evacuation, and all other policies pertaining to the students’ welfare are followed.● Ensure that the School’s Child Protection policies are followed and established procedures used in a timely and confidential manner.
Administration● Attend staff meetings, training and development sessions as directed by Heads of Department or a member of the SLT.● Ensure that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.● Refer any serious concerns or complaints to your line manager and or the appropriate member of the SLT.
Technology● Maintain a strong understanding of educational technology; use it to enhance teaching and learning.● Be a proficient user of Google tools for education (Gmail, Classroom, Sheets, Slides etc).Other Responsibilities● Provide school reports in accordance with the school calendar.● To fully participate in the school´s target setting and appraisal system.● Supervise students before school, at break times or after-school - following the duty roster.● Provide one appropriate and engaging after school activity each week.● Contribute towards school events and celebrations.● Understand, embody, and be committed to the philosophy and ethos of the School.● Represent the school positively in the School and wider community.● Be willing to provide additional time outside of the standard working day for preparation, assessment, and attending school events.● Be an excellent role model through being punctual, well prepared, and organized.● Be prepared to take the role of Form Tutor if requested by the SLT.● Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by the SLT.
Specific Responsibilities● To teach Chemistry to IGCSE level (Cambridge syllabus) and possibly beyond (International Baccalaureate/ Internal Program post-16 years).● To teach Lower School General Science.
Knowledge and Competencies RequiredEssential● A recognised teaching qualification (Ed.M., PGCE, QTS), or equivalent.● A good Bachelors (or equivalent) degree in Chemistry or Physics or a subject related to Chemistry or Physics.● Evidence of being, or having the potential to be, an excellent teacher in a secondary school.● Can offer enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive approach to students.● Effective communication skills and works well within teams.● Excellent information technology skills, including familiarity with Google tools for Education; (specifically Google Classroom).
Desirable● Masters or postgraduate qualification in a related subject.● Experience and/or knowledge of the English National Curriculum.● Experience in supervising Extended Essays for the IB Programme.● Experience teaching Chemistry or Physics at IGCSE and/or the IB Diploma Programme level.● Experience working with EAL pupils (English as an additional language).● Google Educator Level 1 or Level 2 Certification. ● Experience in using Atlas Curriculum Management.