Teacher of Science

To deliver outstanding teaching to ensure that all students are challenged to fulfil their potential, achieve excellent outcomes and an appreciation of the subject and its wider application.

To provide high quality educational, extra-curricular and enrichment experiences for all students.

Key responsibilities

• To develop an outstanding ethos of learning, commitment, contribution and enjoyment amongst students based on our shared vision of Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and High Achievement
• To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard to ensure that deep learning takes place and students make excellent progress
• To develop a positive culture and climate within the classroom and school that helps students to develop as learners
• To demonstrate a growth mind set and a belief in 100% achievement

Learning and Teaching

• Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment
• Enrich the curriculum with experiences e.g. speakers and visits, to enhance the experience of all students
• Exploit opportunities to improve students’ skills in literacy and numeracy and to develop their character
• Be familiar with the Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support of students with special educational needs
• Be familiar with the school’s current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies and apply them consistently
• Understand how students’ learning in the subject is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development
• Be self-reflective and evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness and seek out opportunities to develop own pedagogy
• Be familiar with subject-specific health and safety requirements and ensure that lessons are planned so as to avoid potential hazards and risks

School culture

• Actively support the school’s vision, values and ethos by embracing a culture of collaboration, celebration of success and responsibility for outcomes
• Help create a strong school community, characterised by positive culture and climate to cultivate caring, respectful relationships, challenging prejudice in any form
• Believe that all students are capable of success, regardless of background
• Celebrate the achievement of individuals and teams
• Develop a stimulating learning environment and contribute to the learning environment in your departmental and pastoral areas
• Advocate student voice and leadership and use this to enhance your practice

Other professional requirements

• Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post
• Take responsibility for your own professional development
• Be a form tutor (where allocated) or support a House team and use this to role to develop the whole child

In other words, be the best teacher you can be; help students to learn, grow, and succeed