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Teacher of Science

Either Biology, Chemistry or Physics specialists welcome to apply

Job details

Employer

Elthorne Park High School

Location

Ealing, London

Salary

Inner London mainscale 

Contract type

Full Time 

Contract term

Permanent

Job dates

Posted

Monday 20th March 2023

Closing date

Midday on Wednesday 19th April 2023

We reserve the right to shortlist, appoint and interview prior to the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

Job starts

September 2023

Welcome to Elthorne Park High School: a successful and significantly oversubscribed 11-18 mixed community school of 1500 students (with 330 in the sixth form) located in West London. We are a high-performing school with a reputation for being welcoming, inclusive and high performing.  All of which reflect our exceptional teaching team and support teams as well as our students who are not only thoughtful and resilient, but hardworking and eager to learn too.

With a new £14 million state of the art building equipped as a centre of excellence, we offer a range of outstanding resources to support teaching with a particular focus on ICT and new technologies.  

In March 2019, Ofsted judged us as outstanding and we have achieved 4 SSAT Leading Edge Awards (variety of teaching approaches, engagement with evidence and research, professional learning and educational outcomes).

The successful candidate must display compassion, empathy and understanding coupled with a determination and ability to exact high standards in all areas of responsibility.

If you would like to be part of our journey, you can look forward to research based coaching and development tailored around your needs and aspirations. We want ambitious teachers like you to stay with us for the long-term, so you will have access to a comprehensive wellbeing package and we will do everything we can to help you be the very best leader you can be.

For further information and an application form please refer to the links on the TES website or visit our website www.ephs.ealing.sch.uk and forward completed forms to Ms Wendy Henderson, the Headteacher’s PA on whenderson@ephs.ealing.sch.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

Job Description

 

 

Job title

Teacher of Science

 

 

Salary Scale

Inner London main scale 

 

 

Responsible to

Head of Science

 

 

Purpose of Role

  • To be responsible for the delivery of high quality teaching and learning
  • To be accountable for student attainment and achievement
  • To support the Head of Department in developing practice within the Department

 

 

General Responsibilities

  • For the standards of teaching, learning,  assessment, student progress, behaviour and  learning outcomes within their classes

 

 

In addition to carrying out the duties of a School Teacher as set out in the School Teacher’s Pay Conditions Document, you will have the following responsibilities:

Teaching and learning

  1. To teach this subject to students at KS3, KS4 & KS5
  2. To plan high quality lessons for mixed attainment groups which meet the needs of a range of learners
  3. To assess students’ work, record and report their progress in line with the departmental and school assessment policy.
  4. To perform the duties of a form tutor and contribute to the preparation and teaching of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education programme
  5. Encourage students’ motivation and enthusiasm in the subject area.

Curriculum Development

  1. To contribute to the development of schemes of work, teaching strategies, resources, assessment and marking policies.
  2. To contribute to strategies to achieve relevant departmental and school improvement.
  3. To be responsible for effective and efficient management of any resources that are delegated.
  4. To identify quantifiable and challenging student progress objectives and plan appropriate strategies to achieve target levels.

Professional Development

  1. To maintain personal professional development
  2. To attend relevant CPD sessions and meetings
  3. Work with colleagues to share good practice including providing evaluative feedback.
  4. To use feedback from lesson observation, work scrutiny and analysis of assessment data to inform future planning and teaching.

Other

  1. To act as a role model to students in respect of dress, attendance and punctuality and general conduct.
  2. To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Selection Criteria / Person Specification

The following aspects will be assessed in different ways, as shown: A= Application Form; I = Interview; T = Task

 

Standard

Desirable

Education and Training

  • University Graduate with a good degree in a relevant subject (A)
  • Qualified Teacher Status (A)
  • Evidence of relevant CPD and commitment to ongoing professional development (A,I)

Teaching and Learning

  • Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum and KS3/4/5 courses (A,I,T) 
  • Able to teach this subject up to Sixth Form (A,I,T)
  • Use of innovative approaches to the development of teaching and learning (A,I)
  • Have a proven record of success in improving student outcomes in this subject (A,I,T)
  • Able to motivate students and develop positive relationships with parents/carers (A,I,T)
  • Able to use data to evaluate the performance of students and self, and plan changes in curriculum, assessment and pedagogy (A,I)
  • Have a willingness to offer extra-curricular activities (A,I)
  • Knowledge of UCAS application process and how to support students in accessing Russell group Universities (A,I)

 

Personal Qualities

  • Have a strong moral purpose and drive for improvement (I,T)
  • Have a firm approach to discipline around the school, and excellent classroom management skills (I,T)
  • Have an ability to contribute effectively to a team (A,I)
  • Be committed to the highest standards in all areas of school life (personal, behaviour, academic, enrichment) (A,I)
  • Have a strong grasp of contemporary educational issues (A,I)
  • Able to set challenging and achievable targets and ensure their delivery (A,I)
  • Have good time management skills (A,I)
  • Have outstanding communication and inter-personal skills (A,I,T)
  • Have an excellent record of attendance (A)