Chemistry Teacher

Classroom Teacher - Job Description

Line managed by: Head of Primary Phase or Head of Faculty/Department

Last updated: 08/07/23

Most recent update by: ROS

KEY PURPOSES

SUPPORTING ACTIONS

SUCCESS MEASURES

Deliver and contribute to developing relevant shared schemes of work that appropriately challenge all students based on St. George vision and policies.

1. Work constructively with phase partners/subject colleagues and school leadership to ensure the development of an appropriately rich and flexible curriculum to ensure excellent student achievement.
2. Follow the school's ALN Policy and practice, including referral process, and maintain a good knowledge of individual students' ALN needs to ensure lesson planning and delivery meet the needs of SEN and EAL learners.
3. Engage constructively in joint planning, moderation, and review of subject SOW and assessment tasks with colleagues.

Plan, deliver and evaluate lessons using appropriate assessment that promotes good progress and outcomes for all pupils.

1. Maintain current and excellent subject knowledge, including relevant exam board specification and requirements.
2. Be aware of individual pupils' prior knowledge and progress to plan and deliver effective lessons that challenge and motivate students.
3. Provide pupils with regular formative feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, including appropriate use of peer and self-assessment.
4. Undertake assessment of students following examination bodies and school procedures.
5. Use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning appropriate to student needs.
6. Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to monitor students' progress.
7. Follow guidelines and time frames to write appropriately worded, accurate student reports.
8. Ensure the effective deployment of classroom support as relevant.

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

1. Establish and maintain clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms.
2. Create and maintain a safe, proactive, and stimulating learning environment.
3. Adhere consistently to school health and safety policies.
4. Promote good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school.
5. Co-operate with other staff to ensure effective usage of resources.

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

1. Establish effective working relationships within the St. George community.
2. Contribute to the smooth running of the school through effective participation in meetings.
3. Treat pupils and all members of the school community with dignity and respect.

Fulfil pastoral duties as a form tutor/class teacher.

1. Promote and monitor the general progress and well-being of individual students.
2. Register students and encourage their full attendance at all lessons.
3. Communicate effectively with parents and outside bodies concerning student welfare.

Be a reflective learner of your own and others' practice to continually develop your teaching practice.

1. Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop own practice.
2. Be a reflective learner of your own and others' practice.
3. Engage actively in the Performance Management Review process.

Engage positively with and actively contribute to developing the wider St. George school community.

1. Participate in marketing and liaison activities.
2. Take on a role that contributes to an aspect of school life or subject development.
3. Communicate with parents and outside bodies regarding student welfare.
4. Contribute to the delivery of relevant school-focused information sessions.

It is understood that areas of responsibility are subject to review and negotiable in light of the needs of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary.

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.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

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