Core Purpose

To contribute to the effective functioning of the faculty as a team. To maintain high professional and academic standards, remaining up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques.

Main duties and responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Ensure effective curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students

• Establish clear teaching objectives in lessons and use appropriate teaching and learning methods

• Prepare lessons thoroughly and review content, presentation and relevance, ensuring that full records of work done are kept

• Follow policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and use these to set achievable targets for further improvement for all students of all abilities

• Ensure effective development of students' individual learning skills takes place

• Create and maintain a stimulating learning environment

• Ensure a level of discipline conducive to learning

Communication and Liaison

• Attend faculty and full staff meetings and represent the faculty at other meetings, where appropriate

• Meet formally and informally with Head of Faculty or Subject Leader over matters relating to teaching and learning, classroom management and over personal professional development

• Communicate and work effectively with other members of the faculty

• Liaise with other staff, including Form Tutors and Key Stage Pastoral Leaders/Assistant Pastoral Leaders on matters relating to the teaching of the subject

• Maintain appropriate contact and consult with parents of students as necessary

JOB DESCRIPTION 

General

• Keep up to date with and follow faculty and Danes Educational Trust ( the ‘Trust’) policies

• Assist in the general management of the faculty as directed by the Head of Faculty or Subject Leader

• Carry out delegated tasks to meet faculty objectives

Our Vision

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.

Core Values

The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:

• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together

• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it 

• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result

• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools

• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all

• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Compliance

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

Additional Information

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.

Relocation assistance allowance subject to eligibility.

Supervision/Job Context

The post holder is managed by Head of the Science Faculty.

Contacts

The post holder will work with all members of staff in the school and have contact with students, parents, advisors and other specialist visitors to the school.