Teacher of Science
The Macclesfield Academy
Cheshire East
- £30,000 - £41,333 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main pay Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Science
The Macclesfield Academy, Park Lane, Macclesfield
£30,000 - £41,333 FTE
Main pay Range
Reporting to
The Headteacher and the Governing Body of The Macclesfield Academy
Purpose of the role
To deliver the highest standards of teaching and curriculum delivery. Setting high exceptions of all students, using effective resources and methods to achieve the highest standards of learning and achievement for all students.
To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the national Teachers Standards.
Main responsibilities
Teacher duties
- To plan and prepare courses and lessons, using a variety of teaching methods and to provide written/oral feedback on class and homework in accordance with the scheme of learning.
- To plan effectively to ensure all students have the opportunity to meet their potential, taking account of the needs of students who are underachieving, very able students and those with special educational needs, making use of relevant information and specialist help where available.
- To take account of ethnic and cultural diversity to enrich the curriculum and raise achievement.
- To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials, and reviews of schemes of work and policies. To contribute to the department’s improvement plan and its implementation.
- To endeavour to establish a good rapport with classes and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework (according to Academy policy).
- To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils, maintaining accurate records and using the information to inform teaching and learning.
- To set clear targets for improvement of students’ achievement, monitor students’ progress towards those targets and use appropriate teaching strategies in the light of this, including, where appropriate, in relation to literacy, numeracy and other Academy targets.
- To liaise effectively with students’ parents/carers through informative oral and written reports on students’ progress and achievements, discussing appropriate targets and encouraging them to support their children’s learning, behaviour and progress.
Form tutor duties
9. As required be a form tutor and to carry out related dues in accordance with the
general job description of Form Tutor:
- Following the procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook, keep an accurate and up-to-date Form Register and to inform the Year Lead of any absence not covered by a note;
- Write tutor reports, participate in Parent’s Evenings and prepare initial drafts for references, testimonials and reports to outside agencies;
- Insist on high standards of work, behaviour, attendance and punctuality from members of the Tutor Group;
- Attend assemblies with the tutor group and supervise their arrival, behaviour and departure;
- Participate in meetings called by the Year Lead;
- Participate in Parents’ Meetings involving the Tutor Group, and foster good home-Academy relationships.
Other school duties
10. To take responsibility for consistently and actively implementing school policies and
practices.
11. To take responsibility for own professional development and performance.
12. To carry out supervising dues in accordance with published schedules.
13. To communicate effectively in appropriate meetings with colleagues, parents and
outside bodies.
14. To participate in performance management arrangements.
15. To participate in public and internal examination arrangements.
16. Putting children and young people at the centre of everything the Academy does,
and to ensure their safety and welfare of children and young people across the
Foundation.
17. To identify and implement opportunities for the Academy to operate in a more
effective and efficient manner for the benefit of stakeholders.
18. Adhere to the Academy’s policies on code of conduct, Safeguarding, H&S and Data
Privacy.
19. Any other duties not specified, but are commensurate with the skills and knowledge
of the post holder.
Attached documents
About The Macclesfield Academy
The Academy is a successful and expanding 11-16 school serving a diverse community in South Macclesfield.
This is an exciting time to join The Macclesfield Academy as we address the curriculum priorities raised by Ofsted in our journey to being recognised as an outstanding school. You will join a committed team in an ambitious, positive and supportive school environment.
We believe in the very best education for every single one of our students and have high expectations of what they and you can achieve by working together. We will not settle for less! Being such a small school enables us to know all of our students which builds trust and a calm working environment for all to unleash their potential.
If you are motivated by making a difference to children’s lives, thrive on pushing yourself and your colleagues to achieve more whilst being nurtured as part of a dedicated community, we would love to hear from you.
We are ambitious for all our staff and pride ourselves on developing leadership potential to enable you to grow. We will ensure that your hard work is rewarded with opportunities to flourish in our school.
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