Biology Teacher (Secondary)

JOB RESPONSABILITIES

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks 

• Inspire, engage and motivate students; collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents
• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks.
• Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and term planning in line with school policy.
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in line with the school assessment strategy.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school's leadership, curriculum, administration and organisation.
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom.
• Participate in the performance management system for the review of your own performance, and that of other teachers as required.
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

Teach students so that they achieve the best they can by:

• Planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom, including the use of digital technology
• Positively targeting and supporting individual learning needs
• Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline in accordance with the school policies
• Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment
• Using modern technology to enhance learning opportunities
• Making use of Nord Anglia Education Global Campus online and other NAE opportunities for collaboration, innovation and competition. 

Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students
• Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve challenging targets
• Report on progress to appropriate stakeholders

Other Requirements

• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom.  
• Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school. 
• Work effectively in different teams.
• Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of good practice in teaching techniques and subject specialisms
• Keep knowledge of wider curriculum developments up to date
• Participate in residential weeks and trips as appropriate. 
• Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term. 
• To assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school. 
• To manage your own effective personal and professional development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation. 
• Ensure that you meet statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures. 
• Any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the school Leadership team. 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

• Qualified to degree level or above — Essential 

• Qualified Teacher Status — Essential 

• IB/IMYC teacher training completed — Desirable 

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience — Essential 

• English (Native level. English mother tongue or equivalent fluency) — Essential 

• Effective teaching and learning styles across the whole Secondary age range — Essential 

• Working in partnership with parents — Essential 

Skills

• Develop good personal relationships within a team — Essential 

• Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to a variety of audiences — Essential 

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity — Essential 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills — Essential 

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm — Essential 

• Willingness to take on multiple tasks — Essential 

• Attention to detail — Essential 

• Adaptability — Essential