Science, Biology Class Teacher - Richmond Upon Thames Independent-school

Responsibilities To include but not limited to: KS2-3 Teacher Duties as KS2-3 Teacher: • To be a Form Teacher • An interest in Science - either a Science specialist who would be able to teach from Year 3 to Year 8, or a Primary Trained Teacher with an interest and willingness to teach Science up to Year 6 and a range of other subjects, depending on the strengths of the candidate. • To be accountable for students’ academic progress • To inspire pupils with an enthusiasm and a love of learning • To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential • To organise events and excursions that support the curriculum • To help develop the subject resources for the school • Make use of ICT and other technologies to promote achievement • Carry out assessment programmes (reports, grades) in accordance with school guidelines • Order new equipment and books as necessary to meet the demands of the • curriculum within the allocated budget • Liaise with other schools particularly senior schools on changing requirements and new syllabuses • Liaise with parents and other staff Professional Duties and Expectations (subject specific) • Deliver high-quality Science teaching with strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject. • Plan and deliver engaging lessons in biology, chemistry and physics, that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of practical laboratory equipment. • Manage groups of students effectively during practical investigations while ensuring high standards of health and safety. • Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance subject expertise • and teaching practice. • A willingness to contribute to the school’s extracurricular science programs, fostering curiosity beyond the classroom. • Stay informed about developments in science education and integrate best • practices into teaching. • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports and challenges all students. • Work flexibly and collaboratively with other staff in the department and • across sites Responsibilities To include but not limited to: Professional Duties and Expectations (subject specific) • Deliver high-quality Science teaching with strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject. • Plan and deliver engaging lessons in biology, chemistry and physics, that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of practical laboratory equipment. • Manage groups of students effectively during practical investigations while ensuring high standards of health and safety. • Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance subject expertise and teaching practice. • A willingness to contribute to the school’s extracurricular science programs, fostering curiosity beyond the classroom. • Stay informed about developments in science education and integrate best practices into teaching. • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports and challenges all students. • Work flexibly and collaboratively with other staff in the department and across sites Duties as a Form Teacher (where appropriate) • be the first point of contact for pupils and parents • be responsible in the first instance for the general welfare of the pupils in that form • be responsible for overseeing a pupil’s academic and social progress in school that year • co-ordinate the form’s school reports and write a general report for these pupils • register the form each morning • disseminate any information or correspondence as required • maintain an ordered, attractive Form Room in which the pupils can take pride as their base • help the form to develop a collective spirit of loyalty, trust and support • prepare a form assembly annually