Teacher of Science

Kingsbury High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Greater London seeks a dedicated teacher to join their team. The role involves teaching across various age groups, particularly at Sixth Form level, and contributing to the development of the department. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and a commitment to promoting student engagement and achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across age ranges, particularly at Sixth Form level.
• Ability to implement school policies and maintain accurate records.
• Strong commitment to student engagement and subject promotion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality of teaching and learning.
• Maintain accurate attendance and assessment records.
• Support links with feeder primary schools and colleges.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is responsible to the Head ofDepartment/Leadership Group Line Manager/Headteacher and any other designated Line Manager(s) for the following:

• Assist in ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning which meets the needs of allstudents
• Teaching throughout the age and ability range as directed, but especially at Sixth Formlevel
• Promote student’s interest in and commitment to the subject
• Implementing whole school policies (including equal opportunities, health and safety and security)
• Assist, as a team, identifying underachievement and praising good work and effort
• Implementing the policies of the Department (including assessment); help, as a team, to continuously develop the Department
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date attendance, punctuality and assessment records for all teaching groups
• Contributing to the general development of the Department; keeping abreast of relevant curriculum developments and assisting in their successful implementation whereappropriate to the School/Department’s Development Plan
• Supporting links with Feeder Primary Schools and with colleges of Further and Highereducation
• Participate in lesson observation and scrutiny of work
• Supporting subject related pupil activities (such as educational visits)
• General assistance with the administration of the Department
• Maintain high standards of classroom management order and discipline
• As a member of the teaching staff, you will be expected to teach PSHE and be a form tutor as part of the pastoral support and personal development curriculum of the school.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To undertake general duties, administration and any reasonable task as directed by the Line Manager or Headteacher and to carry out such other tasks as are essential to fulfil the job’s core purpose.
• Participate in training and development activities and programmes, and attend and participate in meetings, as required.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of safeguarding and child protection; health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Contribute to the school’s commitment to equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop for all students.
• Undertake these duties within agreed school objectives, policies and procedures and promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To present a positive impression of the school in all encounters with visitors or on school visits.
• To respond calmly to the challenges of school life.

This Job Description is subject to amendment and will be reviewed from time to time and modified in the light of the post-holder’s career development and changing needs of the school.