Teacher of Science

JOB DESCRIPTION:    TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Additional recruitment/relocation financial incentives possible for the right candidate

All teachers should ensure they meet the 2012 Teaching Standards and provide a vibrant learning environment of the highest quality by:

·        Setting high expectations and levels of challenge in pupils’ work and behaviour

·        Developing and maintaining outstanding subject knowledge

·        Developing and maintaining a range of teaching strategies and methodologies in order to meet the differing needs of pupils

·        Planning lessons to inspire and ensuring all pupils can progress towards individual targets

·        Regularly assessing pupils’ work and recording the outcomes in order to build on prior learning and provide accurate snapshots of pupil progress

·        Providing pupils with appropriate formative feedback on their work, which enables further learning and progress to take place

·        Reviewing pupil targets regularly

·        Enabling pupils to develop the skills which will allow them to become more autonomous learners

·        Maintaining the highest expectations of pupils work and conduct

·        Ensuring homework is appropriately recorded by all pupils

·        Reflecting regularly on personal practice and committing to on-going CPD

·        Sharing good practice with all colleagues

Routinely

·        Adhere to Academy policies and expectations

·        Meet all deadlines

·        Take an accurate register at the beginning of each lesson

·        Insist on punctuality

·        Be vigilant about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment