Roles and Responsibilities

Relationships

● Develop positive and appropriate relationships with the students.

● Establish and maintain high standards of classroom management required to achieve effective participation and learning.

● Work as an integral, collaborative, and proactive member of a teaching team – planning and sharing, honestly and respectfully with all members of the team.

● Communicate with parents in accordance with the school’s policy and ethos.

● Prepare for and conduct formal parent-teacher conferences in accordance with the school calendar.

● Develop professional dialogue and constructive criticism from the line manager.

● Inform the Coordinator of Chemistry, Head of Science department and/or the Senior Leadership Team about your work, progress, issues within the class; parent communication, concerns regarding children’s development.

● Read and contribute to the staff and student notice boards and bulletins.

Curriculum (including Teaching and Learning)

● Maintain a thorough understanding of the curriculum policies and procedures of the School (including assessment, teaching & learning, and reporting policies)

● Meet regularly with the Head of Department and Chemistry coordinator, and other grade-level subject teachers to collaboratively plan and review the curriculum.

● Plan, document and facilitate the learning of all students through the design of activities of appropriate challenge.

● Recognise and be aware of the needs of each individual learner in terms of level, language competence, and aptitude. Identify students who may need additional support. Implement adaptive teaching/differentiation, personalisation, and individualization where necessary.

● Plan effectively with the Learning Support Team to ensure maximum impact on student learning (where appropriate).

● Provide appropriate and varied whole class, group, and individual instruction which will engage, motivate and scaffold learning.

● Work with colleagues to develop and periodically review curriculum documentation, scope, and sequence documents in line with the school’s standards and benchmarks.

● Contribute to the creation, modification, and organisation of learning materials.

● Create an effective, organised, and stimulating environment that is conducive to and celebrates learning.

● Plan and set a variety of homework that supports, extends, reinforces, and excites learning following the school’s policy and the homework schedule.

● Plan, with the Head of department,



relevant excursions and incursions to enhance and extend learning.

● Plan homework that is significant, interesting, and carefully adapted to the needs of pupils, respecting the homework timetable at all times.

● Mark, assess, evaluate and respond to students’ work extensively and formatively.

● Assess, record, and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

● Provide effective and timely feedback.

● Provide frequent self-assessment and peer-assessment opportunities.

● Demonstrate high expectations and optimism about student progress and success.

● Utilise effective questioning techniques to assess and extend students’ skills, knowledge and understanding.

● Facilitate online learning/hybrid learning where necessary, making full use of the school’s technology to ensure an equitable experience for all students.

Professional development

● Participate in CPD (Continued Professional Development)

● Maintain awareness of new theories, practices, pedagogy and methodology in the teaching of Science

● Monitor, reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and your own teaching.

Student Care

● Manage pupil behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment.

● Monitor students’ social and emotional wellbeing in the classroom and report any concerns to the Form teacher, SLT, and/or the designated safeguarding leads in a timely manner.

● To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with the school’s child protection and health and safety policies.

● Ensure that the School’s health and safety, earthquake evacuation, and all other policies pertaining to the students’ welfare are followed.

● Ensure that the School’s Child Protection policies are followed and established procedures used in a timely and confidential manner.

Administration

● Attend staff meetings, training and development sessions as directed by Heads of Department or a member of the SLT.

● Ensure that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.





● Refer any serious concerns or complaints to your line manager and or the appropriate member of the SLT.

Technology

● Maintain a strong understanding of educational technology; use it to enhance teaching and learning.

● Be a proficient user of Google tools for education (Gmail, Classroom, Sheets, Slides etc).

Other Responsibilities

● Provide school reports in accordance with the school calendar.

● To fully participate in the school´s target setting and appraisal system.

● Supervise students before school, at break times or after-school - following the duty roster.

● Provide one appropriate and engaging after school activity each week.

● Contribute towards school events and celebrations.

● Understand, embody, and be committed to the philosophy and ethos of the School.

● Represent the school positively in the School and wider community.

● Be willing to provide additional time outside of the standard working day for preparation, assessment, and attending school events.

● Be an excellent role model through being punctual, well prepared, and organized.

● Be prepared to take the role of Form Tutor if requested by the SLT.

● Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by the SLT.

Specific Responsibilities

● To teach Chemistry to IGCSE level (Cambridge syllabus) and possibly beyond (International Baccalaureate/ Internal Program post-16 years).

● To teach Lower School General Science.

Knowledge and Competencies Required

Essential

● A recognised teaching qualification (Ed.M., PGCE, QTS), or equivalent.

● A good Bachelors (or equivalent) degree in Chemistry or Physics or a subject related to Chemistry or Physics.

● Evidence of being, or having the potential to be, an excellent teacher in a secondary school.

● Can offer enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive approach to students.

● Effective communication skills and works well within teams.

● Excellent information technology skills, including familiarity with Google tools for Education; (specifically Google Classroom).

Desirable

● Masters or postgraduate qualification in a related subject.

● Experience and/or knowledge of the English National Curriculum.

● Experience in supervising Extended Essays for the IB Programme.

● Experience teaching Chemistry or Physics at IGCSE and/or the IB Diploma Programme level.

● Experience working with EAL pupils (English as an additional language).

● Google Educator Level 1 or Level 2 Certification.

● Experience in using Atlas Curriculum Management.

📌 General Science Teacher with Chemistry/Physics Job Description (Miraflores)
🏢 San Silvestre School
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