Teacher of Biology

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. JOB PURPOSE

• The post holder is required to teach Biology throughout the school up to A Level. The post holder will make a full contribution to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School.

Key Responsibilities: /ACCOUNTABILITIES: Teacher Professional Duties

• The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which teaching staff may be required to perform:

Teaching

• Plan, prepare and teach well-structured lessons.

• Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned; setting and marking work, including examinations.

• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, knowing when to differentiate appropriately.

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.

• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned.

• Manage student behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

• Demonstrate good understanding of a range of specific learning difficulties.

• Communicate and consult effectively with the parents of students.

• Communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the School.

• Participate in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.

• Collaborate and co-operate with other teachers on the ongoing preparation and development of best teaching practice and an exciting and engaging curriculum.

Assessment and reports

• Assist in the screening of new students.

• Make accurate and productive use of assessment, providing or contributing oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.

• Use relevant data to monitor, progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons.

• Give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking.

Appraisal and professional development

• Participate in arrangements made for teacher appraisal and professional development.

• Review methods of teaching and programmes of work.

• Develop and maintain a deliberate approach to teaching pedagogy.

• Undertake such training as may be reasonably required by the School to adapt to the changing requirements of the School or as may be necessary to fulfil the School’s statutory or regulatory obligations.

• To undertake mandated job-related training as required and instructed by the School.

Additional professional responsibilities