About this role
Job Title: Teacher of Science
Salary Grade: MPS/UPS
FTE: 1.0 , Full Time
Line Manager: Head of Science
Purpose of Job:
To support the work of the Subject Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department.
Key duties and responsibilities:
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Teach the subject as required at all levels from KS3 to A level
Contribute to the Department’s bank of resources for the teaching of the subject and assist in the production of materials which take into account pupils of all abilities and levels
Contribute to the drawing up, evaluation and reviewing of schemes of work in relation to relevant Key Stages
Plan and evaluate work in accordance with departmental policy
Provide team teaching support in class as required
SUPPORTING THE PUPIL
Maintain records of achievement and progress of all pupils in accordance with the statutory requirements and the departmental policy
Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable TEACHING AND LEARNING time
Use the School’s Marking Policy and Departmental Policy at all times
Complete student data entry and reports in line with School Policy
Attend Parents’ Evenings as required and keep parents/carers informed about their child’s performance and future targets
TUTOR ROLE
Undertake responsibility for a Tutor Group including Registration, Small Group Tutorials and delivery of PSHE
Monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of all students in the Tutor group
Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students in the Tutor Group so that they will look to you for support and advice
Literacy & Oracy in the Department
Model high expectations of written and spoken English
Explicitly teach key vocabulary (not just subject specific) and reinforce through regular retrieval
Identify students who need to develop their literacy skills and intervene appropriately
Insist that students write in full sentences as often as is appropriate
Provide regular feedback which develops accurate spelling and grammar
All teachers are expected to champion and explicitly teach oracy
Model high expectations of spoken English and insist that student emulate this
Ensure students speak in complete sentences using correct grammar and pronunciation
Encourage students’ eloquence by reducing their reliance on filler words, e.g. “um”, “er”
Celebrate good oracy
GENERAL DUTIES
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written statement of conditions of employment (the contract of employment)
S/he shall be subject to all relevant statutory requirements as detailed in the most recent School
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
To promote good order among pupils and ensure their health and safety both on and off the school premises
To act in accordance with the school’s policy on safeguarding issues
Promote the School ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members of the school community
Adhere at all times to the professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the Catholic ethos of the school
Uphold the School’s behaviour code and uniform regulations