Head of Science Teacher at Greensteds International School

Job & Person Specification: Head of Science

• The successful candidate will be able to teach at least one Science subject across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A-Level.
• The department consists of 3 full-time specialist teachers and 2 qualified lab technicians We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range.
• Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
• The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme
• The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Faculty.

Roles

• Be punctual for school and lessons
• Attend all assemblies and register students when required
• Plan schemes of work, prepare lessons, set homework and mark work done by the students
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set examinations, provide assessments and tests as necessary, write reports and monitor the progress of the students
• Record weekly the marks, grades achieved by the students
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training out of working hours
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students
• Accept a reasonable number of school duties outside normal teaching hours
• Participate fully in the School’s programme of extra-curricular activities
• Take an interest in and be involved with the pastoral welfare of children and bring to the notice of the Senior Management Team, children with particular difficulties
• Plan ahead the needs of his/her teaching subject or subjects; provide the school bursar with lists of books and equipment and their costs and produce invoices for goods purchased
• Supervise discipline and standards of behaviour and dress code within School by maintaining a high standard and setting a personal example in all these matters
• Assist as necessary with entrance examinations, yearly examinations and external examinations held in the school
• Hand over all books, keys and records as and when required by the School
• Undertake a mentoring or training role in the supporting of other teachers

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc./B.Ed.) or related field and a teaching qualification. Relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
• High level of creativity and experience in heading a department/faculty in a BNC school
• Have or apply for an ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
• Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school