We are looking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational Teacher of Biology with the ability to teach to A-Level and GCSE standard for a maternity cover position. The successful candidate will be an organised, positive and passionate individual with strong classroom management skills.
Applications are welcomed from experienced and enthusiastic candidates, either seeking their first teaching post or seeking a new teaching challenge. ECTs are welcome to apply and part-time opportunities are available.
Purpose
* To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within teaching groups and to monitor and support pupil progress in line with the expectations of the school.
* To accurately track the progress and achievements of pupils within teaching groups and provide feedback to enable them to progress at least in line with expectations.
* To contribute to the development of the curriculum area and subject specific resources.
* To be accountable for pupil progress and development within teaching groups against targets set by the school using prior attainment data.
* To provide support and intervention for pupils at risk of under-achieving.
* To make effective use of physical resources within lessons.
* To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with other members of the department.
School Ethos
* To support the school aims, ethos and policies.
* To provide leadership in promoting the ethos of the school to pupils, parents and the wider community.
* To develop an attitude of high inspiration and achievement in the pupils.
* To act as a role model to pupils through professional conduct reflecting our expectations of high standards of appearance and courtesy by the pupils.
Operational/Strategic Planning
* To contribute to the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking and assessment policies and teaching and learning strategies in the subject area.
* To actively monitor and mentor pupil progress through effective classroom interventions.
* To implement school policies and procedures.
* To work with department colleagues to help develop objectives and department development plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of pupils and the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school.
* Plan differentiated lessons that take into account individual pupil circumstances.
Curriculum Provision and Contribution to Teaching and Learning
* To deliver appropriate high-quality lessons in line with department curriculum plans.
* To motivate and encourage pupils to achieve their best and not to be constrained by targets.
* To ensure suitable work is provided and marked for students from any teaching group working elsewhere, if applicable.
* Develop and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect with pupils in all classroom activities.
* To ensure appropriate delivery of cross curricular themes in line with school policy and planning.
* To ensure homework and other related activities are uploaded onto Google Classroom.
Curriculum Development
* To contribute, within the department, and across the school where applicable, to the development of an engaging and challenging curriculum which meets the needs of the pupils.
* To keep up to date with national developments in the subject area(s) and regularly review teaching practice and methodology.
* To ensure literacy, numeracy, communication skills are reflected and promoted within lessons where appropriate.
Staff Development
* To be reflective on own practice and work collaboratively with line manager to identify development needs and participate in annual performance management (and interim review(s)) as part of an active programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* To participate in the interview process for new posts where applicable.
* To share best practice and promote collaborative teamwork which can motivate and inspire colleagues.
* To share best practice with other departments in order to promote high standards throughout the school.
* To share best practice with all staff where applicable.
Quality Assurance
* To engage with target setting/monitoring for each individual pupil within teaching/tutor/mentoring groups in order tomaximise attainment.
* To contribute towards department self-evaluation and to seek and implement modifications when required.
* To work with (and contribute to) the department improvement and development plan.
Record Keeping, Analysis and Management of Data
* To keep up to date with and regularly mark pupil work in line with established school (and department) policy.
* To maintain records of pupil attainment and ensure that the school information system is up to date with relevant data.
* To be actively aware of current attainment (levels/grades) achieved by each pupil.
* To identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reporting.
* To produce accurate pupil reports within the published deadlines.
Communications
* To communicate effectively and positively with pupils and parents, in line with the school's communication policy.
* To liaise with examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies as and when appropriate.
Marketing and Liaison
* To attend parent consultation evenings, parent tutor meetings, open evenings and other school events.
* To communicate positively and professionally at these events, reflecting school policy and ethos.
Management of Resources
* To manage the available resources of space and equipment efficiently and within limits, guidelines and procedures laid down.
* To proactively engage with provision and use of the school website.
* To be responsible for aspects of requisitioning, organising and maintaining equipment, stock and keeping appropriate records.
* To maintain a stimulating, safe and tidy teaching area.
Pupil Welfare
* To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils.
* To liaise with the relevant pastoral leader regarding progress of pupils in teaching groups.
* To act as a tutor and carry out duties with the role as outlined in the tutor job description and to take an active part in the house system.
* To contribute to PSHE as required.
* To electronically register pupils in every lesson.
* To ensure behaviour management is applied consistently so that effective learning can take place.
* Develop and maintain high standards of effort and discipline amongst the pupils by the use of school-based rewards, agreed goals and sanctions as appropriate.
* Promote rewards and strategies for pupils making good/improved progress.
* Support colleagues in the consistent implementation of whole school policies, rules and procedures.
Additional Duties
* To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting others and supporting the school's distinctive ethos.
* To contribute to the overall progress, achievement and attainment of pupils via appropriate extra-curricular provision.
* Teachers are expected to run at least one after school club. These can be academic societies, sporting or creative.
* Attendance at designated school meetings.
* School trips.
* To work within duty teams to ensure effective supervision of pupils before and after school and at break times.
* Teachers will be expected to complete at least two school duties each week as per the termly duty rota.
* To contribute to the supervision of pupils at lesson changeover by:
* Dismissing pupils in an orderly fashion at the end of the lesson;
* Take responsibility for the area immediately outside of your teaching area;
* Welcoming pupils promptly into lessons.
Other Specific Duties
* To continue personal professional development as agreed.
* To engage actively in the performance review process.
* To undertake any other duties as specified by the Head of School not mentioned above.
Hours:
Part-time (maternity leave cover)
Salary:
MPS M1-M6 / UPS U1-U3 where applicable