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 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 students 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.