Teacher of Maths or Science

To be an effective teacher of students across the age and ability range.

TEACHER OF MATHS OR SCIENCE – Problem Solving and Creativity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example – act as a positive role model to students and be an effective classroom practitioner.
• Plan and prepare effective lessons that meet the school’s Learning & Teaching Policy and the needs of all learners.
• Ensure students’ work is marked regularly in accordance with the school’s Assessment & Reporting Policy.
• Use assessment diagnostically to improve student learning and report progress to the Head of Department, leadership team and parents.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour through implementation of the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy.
• Ensure the classroom is a welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Adhere to all relevant school and department policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the department.
• Take responsibility for developing schemes of learning and learning resources in agreement with the Head of Department.
• Improve personal performance by sharing best practice with colleagues.
• Assist in the successful running of department events.
• Act as an effective tutor: deliver the agreed tutor time programme, support vulnerable students, provide IAG sessions, and maintain parent communication.
• Be ready to deal with unexpected and urgent situations on a daily basis.
• Work to competing deadlines, prioritise and plan time carefully, focusing on outcomes that impact student progress.
• Work independently and take responsibility for decisions made within agreed good practice boundaries.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• A passion for learning and teaching and an ambition to develop own practice.
• The ability to inspire students to attain the highest possible outcomes.
• Receptiveness to innovative ideas that offer developmental opportunities within the department.

Benefits

• A Chromebook for each member of the teaching staff.
• A committed and supportive leadership team, teaching and support staff.
• A range of career development opportunities including induction and mentoring.
• A stable and caring school community with well-behaved, motivated students.
• A pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities.
• An opportunity to live and work in a fantastic part of the country.
• Teachers’ professional autonomy as a key priority.
• A strong vibrant staff social ethos with staff choir, steel pan band and football teams.

This is a permanent role.

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