Teaching

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Chemistry Teacher-A level/ Level 3 BTEC Applied Science Teacher

Location

Bradford, Manchester

Salary

28000-40000

Type

full-time/part time

Job Description

We are looking for a A-Level Chemistry Teacher who can also teach Level 3 BTEC Applied Science. We wish to appoint an inspirational teacher who cares deeply about eradicating educational disadvantage. You will have a real passion for your subject and a belief in the power of education to change lives. You must be an excellent communicator who is well qualified, enthusiastic and hard working. You will be a person of integrity who will strive to do the right thing and the best thing for every student. You will recognise that every student is an individual to be valued, supported, encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential.

Specific Responsibilities
⮚ Maintain clear expectations and high standards of professionalism at all times
⮚ Organisation and planning of your lessons.
⮚ Monitoring of and being accountable for student attainment and progress, in accordance with the College's policies.
⮚ Being accountable for your standards when delivering teaching and learning.
⮚ Working collaboratively and sharing good practice within the College and the Trust, to continually raise standards and develop the ethos in all areas of the College, not just the academic provision.
⮚ Attend College events and activities as directed by the Principal.
⮚ Staff will be expected to share their expertise across all the schools in the Trust.

The Faculty
⮚ Support the Director of Faculty as required

The College
⮚ Ensure that all College policies are adhered to and consistently implemented.
⮚ Ensure all areas of the College are maintained to a very high standard.
⮚ Promote and publicise the work and achievement of the staff and students in the Faculty.
⮚ Support, through the department's specialism, the wider curriculum and extra curriculum of the College.

Required Skills

⮚ Lead by example in a professional way. Model the high standards which will ensure the attainment, progress, discipline and motivation of all of the students.
⮚ Support the Director of Faculty in the effective setting of targets and monitoring of the students within the Faculty, through effective operation of quality control systems measured against national quality standards and performance criteria.
⮚ Ensure the faculty rooms have displays which are vibrant, stimulating and regularly refreshed.
⮚ Ensure reporting of the students' progress in this subject is professional and informative with clear targets set.
⮚ Apply effective strategies to support individuals and groups of students who are underperforming in order that they meet or exceed their targets.
⮚ Apply effective strategies to support individuals and groups of students who are part of the College's SEND/LLDD agenda in order to ensure that they meet or exceed their targets.
⮚ Monitor the impact of these strategies; adapt and develop them when necessary to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
⮚ Keep up-to-date with Trust and national developments in the subject area, teaching practices and methodology.
⮚ Liaise with parents/carers to offer information and guidance to ensure the students gain maximum benefit from the learning opportunities.
⮚ Ensure that the faculty resources and equipment are well cared for.
⮚ When required, be responsible for the organisation of departmental visits and excursions in accordance with College policies.
⮚ Deliver part of the flexible programme for elite athletes if required.