Secondary Chemistry Teacher for AY 2025/26 - August 2025 start

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Secondary Classroom Teacher

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Department: Secondary

Reports to: Head of Faculty

Direct Reports: NA

Job Scope

Responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and learning and achieving the highest possible outcomes for students.

• Teach a full English College timetable of 22 out of 28 one hour periods.
• Have the highest of expectations of students educationally, socially, and morally.
• Play an active role in the safeguarding of students, referring any concerns to the DSL.
• Plan engaging and creative lessons, using data to meet the needs of all learners.
• Use a range of assessment strategies in order to know where each learner is and plan future learning.
• Provide outstanding support as a form tutor.
• Support the core purpose of the school and contribute towards continuous school improvement.
• Be a valued member of The English College community, contributing to school life beyond the classroom.
• Uphold the school values at all times.

EC/ISP Principles

• Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Their success is our success.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another and promote the wellbeing of self and others.
• Operate effectively. We focus on the things that are most important and will make the most difference.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Teaching and learning responsibilities:

• Have excellent subject knowledge for their subject, having the subject knowledge to stretch the most able learners at KS5.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the examination requirements of the specifications that they teach.
• Be able to use all available contextual data to plan learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Be a responsive teacher, adapting practice where necessary to assure that all students make progress.
• Provide appropriate challenge to all learners, including those identified as More Able and Talented.
• Support those with additional learning needs and English Language Learners.
• Undertake a range of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Mark work, following the school marking policy.
• Track and monitor the attainment and progress of individuals and groups of students.
• Effectively communicate with parents.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and development of faculty resources.
• Create and nurture a warm, caring, but academically driven classroom environment.
• Maintain a positive and purposeful physical learning environment.

Pastoral responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the holistic, emotional and social development of a tutor group of students.
• Monitor the attendance, punctuality, and behaviour of students within the tutor group.
• Deliver PERMA lessons during tutor time.
• Attend assemblies and contribute to the assembly programme as appropriate.
• Work closely with the Head of Year.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders.
• Behave appropriately at all times, inline with the EC standards and school values.
• Attend school events and take part in the wider life of the school.
• Offer an extracurricular club for at least two school terms.
• Play a part in continually improving the school.
• Conduct break time/lunch time duties.
• Cover for absent colleagues, as appropriate.
• Engage in the school-wide professional development programme.
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal/Senior leaders/Line managers.

Person Specification

Qualifications and related Experience

• Have a good honours degree.
• Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification, preferably from the UK.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience of teaching.
• Be talented and highly motivated.
• Have experience teaching relevant UK curriculums.
• Be willing to contribute to the development of departmental resources.
• Contribute to whole school enrichment activities.
• Be able to provide an ICPC and a UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
• Be professional in appearance and conduct.
• Be willing to contribute to the wider curriculum.

Competencies: Skills & Abilities

• Is honest, even when this is uncomfortable.
• Has integrity, even when this is difficult.
• Is transparent, consistent and fair.
• Can be flexible when the situation demands.
• Is reflective, always seeking to improve.
• Always assumes positive intent.
• Is incredibly hard working.
• Is a team player.
• Is a lifelong learner.
• Takes feedback well.
• Is a strategic thinker.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Has impact - can follow things through to an outcome.
• Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise.
• Can propose solutions.
• Is thorough in all that they do.
• Has direct and indirect leadership skills.
• Is able to lead and inspire a tutor team.
• Has a sense of humour.

Competencies: Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant English National Curriculum.
• A strong understanding of pedagogy and teaching and learning methods.
• A strong understanding of child development and pastoral support.

Competencies: Behavioural

• A commitment to the EC vision & values.
• A commitment to encouraging the professional development of yourself and all staff.
• Excellent, caring student-centred educator.
• Ability to influence people and to work with individuals and within teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to react well under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Safeguarding Statement

The English College and ISP are 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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks.

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of 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.

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