Science Chemistry Teacher

**Description**

**SECONDARY SCIENCE - Chemistry and Biology** **TEACHER**

**Purpose of Role**
Secondary & Sixth Form Science - Chemistry and Biology Teacher
**ISP Principles**
**Begin with our children and students.**Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
**Treat everyone with care and respect.**We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
**Are financially responsible.**We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.**
**Learn continuously.**Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

**Key Responsibilities**
The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Principal, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title. It will be reviewed in the context of the School Development Plan and Performance Management cycle.

**Teaching and Learning**
- A proven track record of teaching impact Science Chemistry and Biology to Secondary and 6th Form students.
- Delivering excellence in teaching based on a deep knowledge of Science Chemistry and Biology, and its pedagogy.
- Creating a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
- Supporting students in their learning, making each feel included, secure and valued, and ensuring they have every opportunity to fulfil their potential.
- Engaging a wide range of digital and physical resources to enhance learning, as well as planning engaging visits, activities, trips, speakers and fieldwork relevant to Science Chemistry and Biology (as agreed with the Curriculum Lead).
- Communicating effectively with parents and pupils on all Science Chemistry and Biology curriculum, teaching, pastoral and learning matters, maintaining high standards and expectations.

**Recording and Assessment**
- An understanding of Secondary and 6th Form Assessment Objectives linked to major UK and International exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel or OCR.
- Marking all work regularly and promptly in line with the marking policy and the department’s schemes of learning to ensure that pupils receive frequent and constructive feedback as they learn.
- Making regular assessments of pupils and monitoring progress against prior attainment, employing effective intervention strategies when required and using information to extend pupil achievement.
- Preparing thoroughly for lessons and setting homework regularly in line with school expectations to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards. This involves preparing schemes of work for a course of study that a teacher is responsible for (as agreed with the Curriculum Lead).
- Producing on request detailed reports on the progress/achievement of any pupil taught.

**Other and responsibilities**
- Attending all meetings relevant to the role and responsibilities and attending all parent-teacher-student-meetings for groups taught, as well as other events as directed.
- Promoting pupil achievements, career opportunities and experiences in Science Chemistry and Biology, providing relevant material for the School SWAY Newsletter.

***Skills, Qualifications and Experience**
- Three years Science Chemistry and Biology teaching experience in a UK state or independent school or recognised international school teaching the British Curriculum. (ECTs are not suitable for this role)
- A Science Chemistry and Biology degree from a university or institution of higher education
- Track record of excellent GCSE results.
- Knowledge of the Science Chemistry and Biology National Curriculum, GCSE Science Chemistry and Biology and of UK/International exam boards such as AQA, OCR or Pearson Edexcel (Pearson Edexcel is our current examination board)
- Experience teaching EAL and SEND students.
- An enthusiastic and creative approach to teaching, which inspires pupils and enables learning to be engaging and relevant.
- A commitment to helping students to develop a broad range of skills and attributes.
- A commitment to an interconnected curriculum and to working with colleagues across a range of disciplines.
- The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents and to work as part of a collaborative team.
- An interest in education beyond the classroom and across the age range.
- Flexibility, a sense of humour, and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life, including trips, projects, special events and extracurricular clubs.

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