Physics Teacher

Job Description

Experience

Physics Teacher Key Responsibilities

• The Physics teacher will plan the teaching to achieve progression of learning through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught through:
• Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
• Setting clear targets, building on prior progress and attainment
• Identifying SEN/EAL pupils
• Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
• Maintaining high standards of work and homework
• Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information and present information.
• Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources
• Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
• Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively
• Involved in developing, implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required
• Ensures that the children’s work is marked, displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly
• Consistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline, dress code and to ensure the happiness, safety and well-being of all pupils and community
• Maintains, with the rest of the staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom, acting in a way that is honest, justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils
• Maintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to, and awareness of, cultural sensitivities
• Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement

Monitoring, Assessing, Recording and Reporting

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain high standards and ensure student progression
• Evaluates own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
• Participates in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participates in observations by peers
• Submits books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SLT
• Marks and monitors pupils' work and regularly set targets for progress
• Assesses and records pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitors strengths and weaknesses
• Plans and recognizes the level at which the pupil is achieving;
• Undertakes assessment of students as requested through departmental and school procedures
• Prepares and presents informative reports to parents
• Regularly assesses the pupils’ work by means of formal and informal termly, half termly assessment and end of units as directed by SLT
• Communicates with the school SENCO and Head of Key Stage regarding any pupil whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern
• Keeps records and ensures that they are available for sharing with colleagues and / or inspection by members of the SLT, ISP and ADEK Inspection team
• Assists with the resourcing of the subjects taught, as directed by the Head of Key Stage/department

Curriculum Development

• Within a team, develops plans that identify clear targets and success criteria for the development and maintenance of the school’s curriculum
• Contributes to the whole school's planning activities

Directed Time

• Ensures attendance in school between stipulated hours and to attend all meetings/functions deemed to be directed time, including two extracurricular activities and one planning session every week.

Punctuality

• Set high standards with regard to punctuality and to encourage the same from the pupils and colleagues
• Enters student attendance in the system and notifies the Parent Relations Executive if there are any absences or late comers
• Health and Safety
• Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Aspen Heights British School’s property and equipment
• Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
• Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school
• Communication with Parents
• Communicates with parents on a regular, informal basis and to deal with day to day queries
• Attends Parents’ Evenings as required and to provide accurate, honest information regarding the progress of individuals at these meetings
• Reports to the parents in the form of written reports twice yearly or when required by the SLT

Staff Development, ECA & Cover

• Attends and participates fully, in Staff Development, staff meetings and briefings as set
• Provides cover for absent colleagues as and when necessary
• Contributes to the extra-curricular activity program to enrich the school experience for the pupils as reasonably directed by the SLT and ECA Coordinator

Skills

• , Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s in Education
• PG Diploma
• UK teaching qualification with QTS
• 2 years’ full time teaching experience in KS4.

Experience

• of AL Level and/or IBDP in an international school is desirable.
• A proven track record of securing excellent outcomes at IGCSE.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of School curriculum (English National Curriculum – Primary) and associated assessment methods
• Up to date curriculum developments
• Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Experienced curriculum and team leader
• Strong planning and time management ability
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience

Skills

• The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
• An effective and experienced communicator (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences
• High level of IT competency

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about delivering quality education
• Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents
• Organised with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school
• Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Critical thinker
• Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents

ISP Principles

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles