Teacher of Science

Reporting Arrangements : Report to the Head of Department

Note on terminology In this document, the following terms are used:
"Accountable" - this means to be answerable to the appropriate line manager for the
success or failure of the identified area; in most cases, operational responsibility for
implementation of this task is also implied by this term although for employees with
leadership responsibilities, operational responsibility may be delegated to subordinates.
"Responsible" - this means to be operational responsible; an employee with responsibility
implements the task in question
"Contributes" - means that the employee does not hold full responsibility but is required to
make a significant contribution to the implementation of a task or area of responsibility
under the direction of line manager.


Main Purpose of the Role:

• Be accountable and responsible for the learning and progress of pupils in assigned classes

ensuring excellence for and from all;

• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners,

parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils;

• Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out professional duties and responsibilities

and in line with the duties outlined in accordance with school policies, the current School
Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012)

• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

within the school., Teaching

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current
School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers should also have due regard to the
Teacher Standards (2012).


• Be accountable for the delivery of the curriculum to assigned classes as relevant to age and

ability;


• Be responsible for and contribute to the preparation and development of teaching

materials;


• Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and be accountable for planning

teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and
understanding of how pupils learn,
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special

educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; SEND; and be accountable for the use and
evaluation of distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support such pupils;

• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of

literacy including the correct use of spoken English;


• Be accountable for the use of an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring

and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all
backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners' progress and levels of
attainment;


• Be accountable for making accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils'

progress;


• Be accountable for the use of relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan

subsequent lessons;


• In line with the school's assessment and feedback policies, be accountable for giving pupils

regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to
respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a
responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study;


• Be accountable for setting homework and planning other out-of-class activities to

consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as
appropriate;


• Contribute to arrangements for examinations and assessments within the terms of the

School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

Behaviour and Safety


• Responsible for establishing a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils,

establishing a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and
rewards consistently, fairly and in line with school policies;


• Accountable for the effective management of classes, using approaches which are

appropriate to pupils' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge;


• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively

when necessary;


• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and

behaviour, which are expected of pupils;


• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all

learners;





• Be responsible for social time supervision and other duties as directed by the Headteacher

within the remit of the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document;


• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures;


• Accountable for carrying out the role of form tutor under the direction of the appropriate

member of the pastoral team and in line with advice provided concerning the role and
responsibilities of a form tutor by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.


Team Working and Collaboration


• Under the direction of the line-manager, participate in any relevant meetings/professional

development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or
organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies;


• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and

contributing to the development of effective practice;


• Where appropriate, contribute to the selection and professional development of other

teachers and support staff including the induction and assessment of new teachers,
teachers serving induction periods and where appropriate threshold assessments;


• Be accountable for ensuring that colleagues working with you (for example Teaching

Assistants, Technicians or Associate Teachers) are appropriately involved in supporting
learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil;


• Contribute as required in the review, development and management of the activities

relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school;


• Provide cover for absent colleagues within the terms of the current School Teachers' Pay

and Conditions document. Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities


• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships;



• Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate;



• Responsible for communicating effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils'

achievements and well-being using school systems/processes including at parents' evenings
as appropriate;


• Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies;



• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.





Administration


• Accountable for registering the attendance of and the supervision of learners during

lessons and where applicable tutor groups and, where appropriate in extra-curricular
activities before and after school;


• Report performance data and provide a written report for pupils within assigned classes in

line with the school's assessment and reporting calendar;


• Participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks within the remit of

the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. Professional development


• Accountable for regularly reviewing the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment

procedures and its impact on pupils' progress, attainment and well-being, refining your
approaches where necessary and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues


• Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and

development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of
appraisal


• Proactively participate with arrangements made in accordance with the school's appraisal

policy.

Other


• To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain

high standards of attendance and punctuality


• Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher
  
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development for our staff.

We're looking forward to reading letters of application from teachers who are looking for an
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We promise to offer you both a stimulating and highly rewarding experience in return for
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someone to join the team.

In return we can offer you:


• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and

governors

• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of

teamwork and unity

• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and

outcomes for staff and students

• Cycle to Work scheme


• The potential to collaborate and work with other staff in our Multi-Academy trust.