Barnsley Recruitment Services are working with our lovely client, a Barnsley secondary school, to hire a Lead Teacher of Science for a September 2024 start.
As a Lead Teacher you will provide pedagogic leadership as an outstanding classroom practitioner, playing a key part in raising standards through the model of your own excellent teaching and by supporting the professional development of your colleagues. The ultimate aim will be to improve the learning experience and increase the outcomes of pupils, whatever their ability.
Duties and responsibilities:1. You will promote and be committed to the academys aims and objectives2. You will maintain and contribute to the development of strategies on Science3. You will promote and be committed to securing high expectations for learning and the raising of achievement within the academy4. You will effectively teach to standards of both National and Academy curriculum5. You will set appropriate homework6. You will assess, record and report on pupil progress7. You will provide a stimulating learning environment8. You will have due regard for maintaining health and safety and security in the classroom/area of learning9. You will contribute to department and academy enrichment programmes10. You will assist with the effective operation of Science teams by, individually and with others,o Developing schemes of work, resources, teaching and learning strategieso Contributing to review, monitoring and evaluation and the development of working practiceso Participating in working groups and projectso Taking part in other professional development activities11. You will work with the Science department to improve attainment, classroom practice and professional development,o Leading the team as a model of outstanding teachingo Raising pupil aspirations at all levelso Raising attainment through leading improvements in teaching and learning12. You will work with other teachers on classroom organisation and teaching methods/providing model lessons,o Leading continuing professional development activitieso Holding workshops on classroom management, differentiation, pace and challenge, coachingo Matching teaching approaches to pupil learning styleso Demonstrating model lessonso Team teachingo Developing strategies with colleagues to use with pupils experiencing difficultieso Keeping abreast of the new teaching and learning strategies13. You will disseminate best practice based on educational research,o Identifying research to enhance existing practiceso Developing action planning based on the needs of the department.14. You will produce high quality teaching materials,o Updating existing and create new schemes of work and supporting their introductiono Leading the introduction of new technologies, such as video conferencing, white board technology, the internet, and the academy learning platformo Sharing good practice with other staff15. You will advise on professional development;o Designing and delivering professional development activitieso Participating in the planning and delivery of focused professional learning days16. You will help teachers experiencing difficulties;o Observing and feeding back on the teaching of those experiencing difficultieso Providing a structured programme of advice and supporto Giving constructive criticism17. You will, if required, mentor Early Careers Teachers (ECTs)o Having regular professional discussion and overseeing personal action planning18. You will be involved in Initial Teacher Training (ITT)o Providing exemplar lessons for trainee teacherso Contributing to the assessment of trainees teaching practice o Participating in the training of teachers within teacher training institutionso Acting as a mentor to trainee teachers19. You will undertake intervention;o Providing workshops for identified pupilso Providing targeted support for disaffected or more able pupilso Supporting strategies to help particular groups such as underachieving boys
Pay: Leadership Range L5-9
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssential A good honours degree in Science A teaching qualification together with qualified teacher status (QTS) Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment at KS3, KS4 & KS5 A good understanding of curriculum developments in Science Understanding of use of data to assess and inform teaching and learning An excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practise Teach intervention groups at KS3 and KS4 Good organisational and personal management skills Effective planning and teaching Effective behaviour/classroom management An ability to demand high standards Ability to lead and motivate others Ability to work independently and be a team player Ability to develop and support other staff to develop a variety of teaching strategies Ability to enthuse and direct pupils and staff towards raising expectations and levels of achievement Ability to meet deadlines Good ICT skills Commitment to self and team development
If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up to date CV.
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