Secondary Science - Chemistry Teacher - 1 Year Contract

Job Title: Secondary Science Chemistry Teacher

Reporting to: Science Faculty Leader

Starting Date: January 2022

 Contract: Initial 1 Year Fixed Term

Key Areas of Responsibility

Teaching and Learning

● In liaison with, and under guidance from, the Faculty Leader and other subject teachers, plan and teach lessons and units of work in agreed subject areas at Key Stage 3 (BST bespoke curriculum), Key Stage 4 (Edexcel IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (AQA)

● Be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching organisation, and demanding high standards of attainment and behaviour in all lessons

● Monitor students’ work effectively and according to the school’s requirements

● Provide effective written and oral feedback to students

● Monitor individual student achievement and respond accordingly

● Contribute to the relevant sections of the school’s evaluation and improvement documentation

● Attend and participate in regular meetings

● Attend and participate in regular CPD sessions

● The ability to teach another subject would be considered an advantage

Other roles

● Run, or assist in running, extra-curricular and service activities

● Complete duties around the school in accordance with the weekly Duty Rota

● Attend, and take an active part in, residential curriculum trips as part of the BST Outdoors programme

● Be a House Tutor as part of our Vertical Tutoring/House system.

● Other reasonable requests made by the Head of the Secondary School and Senior Leadership Team.

We require:

● A fully qualified teacher

● A knowledge, understanding and experience of teaching Key Stage 3, IGCSE or GCSE and A Level (or a willingness to learn if experience is in other curricula)

● An interest in the latest pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning

● A passion for your subject and genuine care for the wellbeing of young people

● Willingness and ability to take on an extra-curricular role

● Determination and ability to supply one of the best educational experiences in the world for learners

The Science Faculty

The Science Faculty contains 6 Full Time teachers, 2 Full Time technicians and 6 bespoke laboratories (all of which have been refurbished in recent years). The KS3 curriculum is internally constructed and prepares students for KS4 and KS5 study where we currently offer Edexcel IGCSE in both Double and Triple award and AQA A Level in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Results in external examinations are highly impressive and students in recent years have gone on to study Science based courses at Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, Tokyo and other highly reputable institutions. We also enter students in competitions such as international and national olympiads and challenges in all Science disciplines as well as internal competitions, events and trips.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications: Tuesday  30th November, 2021

Long listed applicants interviewed the week beginning: Monday 8th November, 2021

Shortlisted applicants interviewed the week beginning: Monday 22nd November, 2021

Please apply via the School’s application portal here
https://www.bst.ac.jp/employment/ 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check or International Child Protection Check.

An attractive package including accommodation will be extended to the successful candidate.