Teacher of Science

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teacher of Science GRADE: Mainscale / UPS RESPONSIBLE TO: Subject Leader for Science This post will suit either an early careers teacher (ECT) or a teacher who has more experience MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: The post holder will be responsible for delivering outstanding achievement and teaching and learning of Science in their classes. Achievement and Standards • Ensure that at all key stages, and in all qualifications, students achieve above national averages • Monitor progress against targets and devise appropriate intervention strategies to address under achievement • To conduct assessment to monitor the progress of students to include suitable mock examinations and marking in accordance with school policies. Teaching and Learning • The post holder is responsible for teaching of across the age-range in the subject of Science. • The post holder is responsible for meeting the teacher’s professional standards in all areas as set out in the person specification • Selecting the most effective methods of teaching of all students including specific advice on the most-able and on SEN students • The continual evaluation of the aims, content and methods of teaching and learning and their revision when curriculum development or changing social and educational circumstances make it appropriate • Cross-curricular aspects including ICT, Citizenship, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development, literacy and numeracy. • Maintain and up to date knowledge of best practice in effective teaching and learning. • To ensure the Ofsted priorities for teaching and learning are addressed. Behaviour and Safety • Monitor health and safety matters within your areas of responsibility and ensure they adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policy • Be responsible for the management of allocated resources to ensure they are maintained to a high standard. • Be highly visible and assertive in management of behaviour. • Ensure praise is meaningful and timely • Safeguarding