Key Stage 4 Science Teacher (Biology)

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Purpose of role

To enthuse students about the subject that you teach and contribute towards their enjoyment of, and success in learning

Responsible to                                                                                                                                                     The Head of Secondary for all aspects of the role

Responsible for

The designated students in assigned Science classes

Responsibilities

To actively support and promote the BCIS Mission, Vision and Values

To align teaching practices with the BCIS Learning Principles within the Science learning environment

To apply all school policies as related to staff and pupils

Key tasks

Learning and teaching

• Liaise with the Head of Department and other teaching colleagues to plan, prepare, teach and evaluate schemes of work as prescribed by the National Curriculum of England and Wales (in an international setting) and exam board specifications for internal assessments and external examinations.

• Ensure that all planning and preparation caters for the individual needs of all students

• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies aligned with the BCIS Learning Principles in order to match curricular objectives and meet the needs of all students through differentiation and group focus

• Establish a learning environment that supports the BCIS Learning Principles in practice

• Ensure regular feedback is given and work is marked and assessed according to School and Subject Policies, including assessment for learning (AfL) practices

• Analyse assessment results and use these to inform planning for individual learners and classes as a whole

• Set homework regularly according to the school’s Homework Policy in order to consolidate and extend students’ learning and encourage students’ to take responsibility for their own learning

• Be responsible for the assessment, recording and reporting for the students, following school and subject policies

• Plan trips and events that are related to subject matter to enhance the students’ learning

• Ensure that appropriate cover work is available when absent from school

• Cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable

• Meet regularly with the Secondary Sciences department members to participate in discussions, feedback and planning sessions

• Communicate and cooperate effectively with the EAL mainstream teachers to ensure a smooth transition between the immersion programme and mainstream Science classes

• Communicate and work cooperatively with learning support/ SEN teachers

• Liaise with the Primary School teachers as appropriate regarding transferring students

• Facilitate and promote positive relationships between home and school

• Report to parents at parent consultation meetings and through the end of year reports

• Be available to parents at other mutually agreed times as needed

Professional Development

• Participate in the school, department and individual review process (School Self-Evaluation)

• Actively seek opportunities for CPD/ professional learning in order to keep up to date with current best practice in UK and world-wide

• Attend such meetings, workshops and courses provided in school which support the School Improvement Plan

• Participate in the whole school vertical meetings with primary staff

• Provide appropriate CPD/ professional learning for colleagues as needed

General

• Participate in the organisation and running of extra curricula activities, and attend and participate in the organisation of school events, productions and sporting events when required

• Take responsibility for Health and Safety matters for the area within you teach and report any matters that are a hazard; thus ensuring that adequate safety precautions are taken with the students

• Follow the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times

• Ensure that all behaviour issues are dealt with in accordance with the BCIS Behaviour Policy

• Supervise areas of the school as outlined in the Supervision Duty Rota

• Be a role model for students and ensure adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct

• Carry out other related duties as required by the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles  

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.  

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.