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Job Description Purpose of Role

To be a dynamic and inspirational teacher of your specialist subject with in-depth knowledge and a real passion for this subject. Effective planning and the delivery of creative and dynamic lessons to all age groups from Key Stage 3 through to A Level is paramount as is promoting the application of your subject knowledge through a wide range of engaging, practical activities.

You should have experience of teaching the exam syllabus for your subject at both GCSE and A Level and will strive to maintain the high standards already set in this subject, promoting inquisitive, reflective and independent learning and supporting all pupils to reach their own individual goals. You should be a strong team player with a practical and flexible approach to problem solving who is also keen to play a leading role in the continuing development and improvement of your subject and the implementation of a range of new learning initiatives across the school.

• To be responsible for the teaching of your specialist subject throughout the Secondary School (Key Stage 3 – 5, if required on timetable)
• To raise awareness of and actively promote your subject across through a range of curricular, cross-curricular and extra‑curricular activities
• To promote your subject as an excellent option choice at IGCSE/AS and A Level
• To ensure that your subject department is adequately resourced to meet pupil needs and course requirements and that technological resources are used appropriately.
• To create an inspiring learning environment for your specialist subject
• To produce, enhance and constantly develop learning schemes for your specialist subject.
• To be available to support teaching staff with help and training in your specialist subject.

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 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.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. 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.

Adhere to global ISP Principles and follow the criteria set out in the ISP Teacher Role Profile

Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and her Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current UK Teachers’ standards document: https://asse

Be accountable for leading, managing and developing teaching and learning in your key stage in line with age-related curriculum objectives and school policies.

Successfully carry out the role of a form tutor, monitoring and supporting the personal and academic needs of your tutor group.

This post receives 20% of the teaching timetable
* as PPA time (8/40 periods of 40 minutes) during which staff may be asked to cover for absences when needed. (
* Please note that for non‑tutors, this equates to 6/40 periods)

• Support other members of staff to develop their expertise in planning and teaching in your curriculum area and in.other areas via the Leading the learning programme
• Record, analyse and interpret data, in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, in order to set targets to raise levels of achievement and take action as appropriate within your own subject area
• Take responsibility for aspects of learning development in your year group and Key Stage.
• Contributing towards a whole school Learning Improvement Process…