Teacher of Science in Peterborough

The Deepings School is a mixed 11‑18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff, and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co‑operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas. Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem‑solvers and develop the life‑skills required to prepare them for life after school.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in the allocated classes. To promote good progress and outcomes by students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To achieve success, the postholder will meet or exceed their appraisal targets.
• All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
• To teach, according to their educational need, students assigned to you in the allocated classes.
• To plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Set and mark work carried out by the student in school and elsewhere.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Promote the general progress and well‑being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned to you.
• Communicate and consult with parents/carers of students.
• Communicate and co‑operate with external agencies.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
• Participate in arrangements made for the appraisal or review of your performance.
• Review from time to time your methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Participate in arrangements for your further training and professional development as a teacher and undertake training and professional development which aims to meet needs identified in planning and review statements.
• Maintain discipline and good order among students in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Control and oversee the use of books and other resources provided for class usage.
• To maintain up to date subject knowledge.
• To participate and contribute to meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
• Register the attendance of students.
• To take such part as may be required of you in the review, development and management of activities related to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
• Deploy and supervise Teaching Assistants provided to support students in your allocated classes.
• To promote high standards of literacy, regardless of specialist subject.
• To cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the current STPCD.

This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which may identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self‑evaluation and other local/national priorities. The Postholder's duties must be carried out in compliance with the school's policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures. These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we appoint the right candidate before, early submission is advised.