Teacher of Chemistry

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher of Chemistry
Job Purpose: To inspire, encourage and empower our students to achieve their very best in the subject of Chemistry.
Reporting Line: Head of Chemistry
Start Date: September 2017
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: United Learning Pay Scales

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess and maintain a deep and secure knowledge of your subject and the pedagogy associated with its teaching.
• Create a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
• Be aware of the learning needs of the pupils you teach and ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to fulfil his/her potential.
• Follow the guidance and schemes of work provided by the Head of Department.
• Plan lessons carefully and keep a record of your planning
• Undertake the preparation, marking and report writing, in line with the School policies, required to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards.
• For the successful candidate, positions of responsibility may be available All staff are required to be a Tutor if requested to carry out that role. The role of the Tutor is academic, pastoral and administrative. The Tutor has oversight of his/her tutees’ general well-being and academic progress, and is the main point of contact for parents. Contribute to the organisation and running of co-curricular and enrichment activities.
• Uphold the School’s code of conduct and the values of Surbiton High School.
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils and be active in implementing the School’s policies on rewards and sanctions.
• Attend formal parents’ evenings and communicate with parents, at other times, as necessary.
• Attend staff and departmental meetings as required.
• Undertake supervisory duties as required.
• Mark entrance papers and occasional vacancy entrance papers.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

• Good Honours degree
• A postgraduate teaching qualification including QTS, would be an advantage
• Evidence of further relevant professional development
• Ability to teach English at GCSE and A-level
• The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
• Excellent organizational, administrative and ICT skills
• A proven track record of delivering on academic performance
• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
• Experience of collaborating with colleagues
• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives
• High levels of personal and professional integrity and an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• Positive rapport with pupils
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/632915

Closing date for Applications: 8:00am, Tuesday 18 April 2017
Interviews to be held week commencing: Week commencing, 17 April 2017, we will review applications and invite applicants to interview on a rolling basis.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com.