St Crispin's School - Teacher of Science

As a talented and passionate Science teacher you will appreciate the commitment of our dynamic Science department to inspire and develop a deep love of the subject across the school. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, exceptional team of teachers, using fully serviced and well-resourced teaching labs, break out zones and biodiversity areas.

Aim and main purpose of the job:

Knowledge

· Demonstrate subject competence and to keep up-to-date his/her knowledge of the National Curriculum for 11-16 year olds in relation to their subject; and where relevant to the post, other examination courses at KS4 and Post 16.

· To attend continuous professional development activities when required to update his/her knowledge of the National Curriculum, syllabus changes and national initiatives which impinge directly on teaching, pastoral or other responsibilities.

· To keep informed about the key priorities identified in the School Improvement Plan, associated department development plans and his/her responsibilities agreed upon within it.

Planning, Teaching and Classroom Management

· To teach across a range of abilities and ages commensurate with his/her experience and skills and as agreed in consultation with the Headteacher and Head of Department.

· To plan lessons in accordance with the agreed departmental scheme of work and in line with the departmental teaching and learning policy.

· To plan lessons carefully with specific learning objectives and with special regard to prior attainment data, gender and race, fluency in English, DSEN (including IEPs).

· Use a variety of teaching approaches that identify, build upon and develop pupil learning styles, and the ability to learn independently.

· To set clear targets for pupil improvement and monitor progress towards these.

· To work effectively with Learning Support Assistants to plan lessons and individual support for pupils with specific learning difficulties.

· To set appropriate homework in line with school and departmental policies.

· Establish and maintain good standards of pupil behaviour in the classroom by implementing consistently and fairly the School Behaviour Policy.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording and Reporting

· To assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment to improve aspects of teaching.

· To develop the expertise to be able to recognise the level at which a pupil is achieving, and make accurate and valid assessments using school and departmental policies and procedures.

· To mark work on a regular basis in line with school and departmental policies and guidelines.

· To make careful records of attendance and pupil progress following carefully the departmental guidelines; mark books and pupil work should be available for scrutiny as required from time to time.

· To liaise effectively with pupils’ parents/carers through informative oral and written reports on pupils’ progress and achievements according to the school’s assessment and reporting schedule.

· To discuss with parents/carers appropriate next steps in learning for their child, and encourage them to support their child’s learning.

Other Professional Responsibilities

· To undertake the role of form tutor, if required to do so, and follow the guidance given by the Head of Year in relation to carrying out this role.

· To undertake supervisory duties before school, at break or after school as required.

· To attend department, year and other school meetings as required.

· To contribute to the work of the department.

· To support colleagues in maintaining the school’s behaviour policy.

· To maintain appropriate standards of professional appearance and conduct.

· To raise issues of concern with his/her line manager or with the appropriate member of SLT.

· To maintain the Professional Standards for teachers.

· To follow the school performance management system.

· The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school safeguarding/child protection policy is adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with this policy.

· To carry out tasks as reasonably required by the Headteacher.

Staff wellbeing is a key focus; we want you to enjoy coming to work and to feel valued in all that you contribute. Your enthusiasm to enhance the role of Science in the curriculum will be rewarded with many opportunities to build your experience and maximise your potential. At St Crispin’s our ethos of “Excellence for All” encapsulates our commitment to do the very best for both students and staff and you will be welcomed by a happy, friendly and supportive team.

If you are looking for a vibrant learning environment with many opportunities to build on your experience, be motivated and inspired, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed!

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs with full support given throughout the ECT induction period.

Details of Line Management

Teachers are line managed by Heads of Department (and Heads of Year in respect to their work as a tutor.)

Notes:

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the accountabilities of this post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

This job description is current, but following consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, which are commensurate with the salary and job title.