Chemistry Faculty- IBDP/IGCSE

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Experience teaching ESS subjects will be a plus Plan lessons in specific senior subjects and present them to students using creative teaching techniques in engaging ways (ensuring all lessons align with curriculum objectives). Employ a range of innovative teaching methods and materials to deliver subject content. Differentiate lessons accordingly, providing additional support and interventions for struggling pupils and supplementary resources for those who may be ahead of the class. Follow the established school behavioral policy, implementing classroom rules and safety regulations, ensuring all pupils understand them. Comprehensively prepare pupils for tests, exams, presentations, experiments, and other assessments. Provide timely feedback to pupils, grading assessments promptly. Use technology with pupils as a tool for learning. Engage with the school data systems and procedures, following guidelines to generate apt data concerning pupil performance and progression. Provide feedback and reports to parents (following the school timelines and guidelines). Attend staff and parent consultation meetings, providing constructive recommendations for pupil progression. Attend and constructively contribute to all Departmental and Faculty meetings, as scheduled by the relevant HoD. Establish a professional rapport and relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. Involvement in INSET sessions and staff induction requirements. Supervise pupils on potential class and field trips, and during school events. Involvement in specific duties required for the running of the senior school, such as scheduled supervision sessions (for meals, cover lessons etc.). Contribute to the school CCA programme and wider school events. As with all colleagues, monitor students’ overall wellbeing and liaise with school counsellors and other staff members when there are concerns or issues. Attend ongoing learning initiatives like CPD workshops, lectures, conferences, and other events where you are able to expand education networks. Demonstrate willingness to embark upon potential IGCSE and IBDP training and courses from 2024. Other reasonable requests outlined by the Head of Seniors and/or Master. Required Qualifications / Skills: A relevant degree (BSc / Msc) and professional teaching qualification Recent teaching experience of GCSE/IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme A passion for Chemistry and the ability to share this with a wide range of students Excellent subject knowledge and an interest in current developments in Chemistry. Strong organisational, self-management and problem-solving skills Desirable Qualifications/ Skills : Experience teaching the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE Chemistry Experience of working in a boarding school system, either in the UK or internationally. Show more Show less