Chemistry Teacher

Secondary – Chemistry Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role of Chemistry Teacher is to share the responsibility for planning, teaching and assessments of the subjects assigned that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. The Chemistry Teacher will be a suitably qualified educator with a proven capacity to lead and effectively deliver teaching and learning to a very high standard. They will be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible and as independently as possible. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school. They will require initiative, be empathetic and proactive, with a personable and positive character. The post holder will be required to have a positive impact on the work of the school e.g. through subject leadership, as a form tutor and extra-curricular activities. Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language would be an advantage.

About the School:

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is a truly inclusive school based on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring all children are provided with personalised learning experiences and the proper support to ensure they can make progress in learning in all areas.

Chemistry Teacher Key Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

1. Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest through practical investigations.
2. Setting clear targets, building on prior progress and attainment.
3. Identifying SEN/EAL pupils.
4. Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
5. Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
6. Maintaining high standards of work and homework.
7. Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information and present information.
8. Using effective questioning, listening carefully to pupils, giving attention to errors and misconceptions.
9. Selecting appropriate learning resources and developing study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources.
10. Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
11. Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
12. Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively.
13. Involved in developing, implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required.
14. Ensuring that the children’s work is marked, displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly.
15. Consistently and diligently applying and upholding the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline, dress code and to ensure the happiness, safety and well-being of all pupils and community.
16. Maintaining, with the rest of the staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom, acting in a way that is honest, justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils.
17. Maintaining smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to, and awareness of, cultural sensitivities.
18. Supporting the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement.

Monitoring, Assessing, Recording and Reporting

1. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain high standards and ensure student progression.
2. Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
3. Participating in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participating in observations by peers.
4. Submitting books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SLT.
5. Marking and monitoring pupils' work and regularly setting targets for progress.
6. Assessing and recording pupils' progress systematically and keeping records to check work is understood and completed, monitoring strengths and weaknesses.
7. Planning and recognizing the level at which the pupil is achieving.
8. Undertaking assessment of students as requested through departmental and school procedures.
9. Preparing and presenting informative reports to parents.
10. Regularly assessing the pupils’ work by means of formal and informal termly, half termly assessment and end of units as directed by SLT.
11. Communicating with the school SENCO and Head of Key Stage regarding any pupil whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern.
12. Keeping records and ensuring that they are available for sharing with colleagues and/or inspection by members of the SLT, ISP and ADEK Inspection team.
13. Assisting with the resourcing of the subjects taught, as directed by the Head of Key Stage/department.

Health and Safety

1. Emphasizing the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Aspen Heights British School’s property and equipment.
2. Performing all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students.
3. Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Ensuring that all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed.
5. Maintaining an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school.

Communication with Parents

1. Communicating with parents on a regular, informal basis and dealing with day to day queries.
2. Attending Parents’ Evenings as required and providing accurate, honest information regarding the progress of individuals at these meetings.
3. Reporting to the parents in the form of written reports twice yearly or when required by the SLT.

Staff Development, ECA & Cover

1. Attending and participating fully in Staff Development, staff meetings and briefings as set.
2. Providing cover for absent colleagues as and when necessary.
3. Contributing to the extra-curricular activity program to enrich the school experience for the pupils as reasonably directed by the SLT and ECA Coordinator.

Personal and Professional Conduct

All teachers are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. Teachers must maintain high standards of ethics and behavior, within and outside school, by:

1. Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
2. Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being.
3. Showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.
4. Not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
5. Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.
6. Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintaining high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
7. Having an understanding of, and always acting within, the cultural expectations of UAE and the policies and expectations of the school which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role

1. Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from an accredited institution with PG Diploma/QTS.
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school.
3. Child Care and Protection.

Minimum Years of Experience Required

1. 2 years’ full time teaching experience teaching in KS4.
2. Experience in IBDP in an international school is desirable.
3. A proven track record of securing excellent outcomes at IGCSE and IB.

Knowledge

1. Up to date curriculum developments.
2. Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies).
3. Proven leadership and management skills.
4. Experienced curriculum and team leader.
5. Strong planning and time management ability.
6. Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience.

Skills

1. The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team.
2. An effective and experienced communicator (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences.
3. High level of IT competency.

Personal Attributes

1. Passionate about delivering quality education.
2. Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents.
3. Organised with proven ability to meet deadlines.
4. Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school.
5. Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
6. Critical thinker.
7. Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents.
8. Safeguarding and welfare of children.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.