Science Teacher

Job Description Key Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Has experience in teaching General Science from Grades 6 to 8 (Years 7 –
  9)
• Has experience in teaching Chemistry in High School Diploma or IBDP from Grades 9 to 12 (Years 10 –13)
• Is passionate about teaching and learning with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Will be committed to the vision of igniting passion, purpose and potential in our students
• Can contribute to the development of the Science Department offering creative opportunities to enrich the learning experience of students at THIS
• Has experience of planning and curriculum development
• Adapts the curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress
• Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement
• Has excellent communication skills with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders
• Maintains high levels of behaviour among students, while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines
• Is passionate about learning beyond the curriculum

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

• Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
• Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever your specialist subject

• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
• Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and department resources

• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
• Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including internal and external assessment requirements
• Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
  
  Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to…