Subject Lead Physics

Job Summary

We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and experienced teacher to lead the Physics Department in the Secondary School through the next stage in its development. All students study our own, bespoke science curriculum at KS3 and then go on to study one, two or all three sciences at IGCSE and A Level, following the CIE curriculum. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and be able to lead the Physics Department. The ability to offer another science subject to IGCSE would be an advantage. He/she will be expected to make good use of technology and other innovative resources in his/her teaching and to convey a real enthusiasm for the subject. Experience teaching IGCSE syllabus is required.

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package:

• Accommodation (including utility bills and maintenance)

• Relocation and annual flight allowances

• Comprehensive private medical insurance

• Excellent Employee Provident Fund (EPF) savings contributions.

• Contract renewal incentives

• Child places for staff children

Job Description

At KTJ, we believe that teachers work most effectively within a collaborative and supportive environment that empowers them to reach their full potential. With a commitment to professional development, we offer opportunities for growth in a warm and welcoming student-centred environment. Join us and become part of a community that values creativity, embraces new ideas and encourages out-of-the-box thinking.

Key Responsibilities

People

• To line manage teachers within the department, ensuring all teachers aspire to high standards in teaching and learning, reflect regularly on their practice, and follow policies and procedures set out by the School and by the department;

• To monitor the quality of teaching and learning, assessment and feedback within the department, seeking constant improvement and addressing issues;

• To ensure the views and needs of students and student feedback are central to planning of teaching and learning within the department;

• To line manage other members of staff within the department, including technicians and assistants, and to ensure they follow policies and procedures set out by the School;

• To ensure all members of staff within the department have the opportunity to contribute to its improvement and success;

• To chair regular department meetings in line with school expectations;

• To oversee the CPD and focused development of each member of the department;

• To assist in the recruitment of new staff, as required;

• To take a lead in the induction to the School of new staff within the department;

• To take responsibility for health and safety of all staff, students and visitors within the department and to report any issues promptly;

• To ensure all risky activities and equipment within the department and departmental trips and activities are properly risk assessed in line with school procedures;

• To ensure all students applying for university courses related to the department’s subject areas are fully supported in their preparation and application;

• To ensure students have access to academic enrichment activities in areas related to the department.

Assessment and Reporting

• To ensure the department collects, analyses and uses internal and external data to help improve outcomes for all students;

• To coordinate the setting, marking and moderation of internal examinations and entrance tests, as required;

• To ensure all teachers in the department provide reports and references on students which are accurate, personalised and constructive;

• To ensure examination entries and predicted grades are submitted accurately and on time;

• To analyse external examination outcomes, and to present this analysis as required.

Curriculum

• To ensure the department has an appropriate written curriculum which caters for the needs of all students in the KTJ community and implements this effectively, in line with school policies;

• To review of departmental units of work and lesson plans annually;

• To liaise with parents, as required, about the curriculum and its implementation within the department;

• To update curriculum information for school publications, as requested;

• To promote the subject within the department, encouraging uptake at IGCSE and A Level;

• To provide opportunities for out-of-class, cross-curricular and extra-curricular learning in the department’s subject areas.

Resources

• To ensure that the department has the appropriate resources to deliver high quality teaching and learning;

• To ensure all department areas are well-presented and emphasise a ‘love of learning’;

• To ensure the visibility of the department’s subjects around the School;

• To submit an annual budget bid which reflects the needs of the department;

• To manage the department’s annual budget, ensuring that limits are adhered to;

• To manage the department resources to ensure they are kept secure and are well-maintained.

Planning, procedures and policies

• To produce and implement a department development plan annually;

• To engage with and contribute to the School’s strategic plan;

• To set procedures and policies for the department and to ensure they are adhered to;

• To propose staffing arrangements for the department.

Professional knowledge

• To keep up-to-date with research, innovations and trends in the department’s subject areas and in teaching and learning;

• To keep up-to-date with the requirements for university entrance in subjects related to the department.

Other

• To perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Department or Head of Secondary.

Personal characteristics and skills

• Minimum of 10 years teaching experience in IGCSE syllabus.

• A reflective classroom practitioner, with a desire to continually improve teaching practice;

• An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of practices, trends and issues in science teaching and learning;

• A familiarity with, and sensitivity to, the diverse range of student learning needs;

• A strong team member, who actively builds and promotes trust and openness;

• An innovative leader with an enthusiastic, self-motivated, culturally sensitive and flexible approach;

• The ability to motivate, inspire and challenge both staff and students;

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;

• Able to communicate in French, Spanish or Korean language will be an added advantage.

• Good organisational and administrative skills;

• A good degree of ICT literacy;

• A growth mindset;

• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing;

• An affinity with the School’s boarding ethos and with the values of Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar.