Biology Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES • Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through: • Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice; • Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives; • Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment; • Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation; • Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement; • Making effective use of assessment for learning; • Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons; • Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress • Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's 'Behaviour for Learning Policy' and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework; • Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning; • Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school's Marking Policy; • Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress; • Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures; • Prepare and present informative reports to parents; • Attend and support parent/student events; • Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work; • Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading; • Contribute to the school's ECA Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term (ECA excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions); • To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students; • Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota; • Cover for absent colleagues; • Invigilate examinations, as required, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule; • Any other duties as assigned by the Principal. • BA Degree in Science (Biology) with PGCE in Education • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Biology Teacher. Minimum Experience • Minimum of 2 years' experience in teaching GCSE Biology. • Experience in teaching IB Diploma B is preferred. Job Specific Knowledge & Skill • Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children • Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities • Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic back-ground • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check