Physics Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES Planning for outstanding teaching and learning in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy through Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives Setting clear targets building on prior attainment Identifying SEN POD EAL and G amp T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace challenge and engagement Making effective use of assessment for learning Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school s Behaviour for Learning Policy and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality behaviour standards of work and homework Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning Mark students work at least once every two weeks and set targets for progress in accordance with the school s Marking Policy Assess and record students progress systematically and keep records using performance data to inform planning student learning and progress Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies department and school procedures Prepare and present informative reports to parents Attend and support parent student events Take part in subject development by producing reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading Contribute to the school s ECA Programme by leading supporting one after-school activity each term ECA excludes I GCSE and IB DP Revision Booster Sessions To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12 13 students Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota Cover for absent colleagues Invigilate examinations as required to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule Any other duties as assigned by the Principal

BA Degree in Science (Physics) with PGCE in Education Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physics Teacher. Minimum Experience Minimum of 2 years experience in teaching GCSE Physics. Experience in teaching IB Diploma B is preferred.