Further Information

Job Description

Post Title: Teacher of Physics

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Accountability

The Teacher of Physics is ultimately accountable to the Head through the Senior Deputy Head but day to day accountability will be to the Head of Department.

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which the Teacher may be required to perform:

Curriculum

• Teaching throughout the school in a manner appropriate to students' ages and abilities.
• The ability to teach computer science, mathematics or a second scientific subject to Key Stage 3 or above would be an advantage.
• Assessing and recording students' progress in accordance with departmental and school policies.
• Preparing students for university applications in related subjects;
• Promoting and teaching IGCSE/ Pre-U.
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings.
• Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources.
• Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs.
• Maintaining professional skills through INSET and our Professional Development programme.
• Being proactive in exploring innovative ways of delivering ICT through the curriculum.
• Producing displays to create an attractive learning environment.

Extra-curricular

• Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the school through Games, the Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment.

Pastoral

• Taking part in the pastoral life of the school as a form tutor;
• Contributing to the PSHE programme.

Safeguarding

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Review

• The job specification will be reviewed biennially as part of the professional development cycle. Any changes may only be made by agreement with the Head of Department and Senior Deputy Head.

Person Specification

Post Title: Teacher of Physics

Qualifications

• High Class Honours Degree in Physics or a related subject.
• PCGE desirable but by no means essential.

Skills and Experience

• The capacity to inspire pupils of all abilities and enhance pupil learning.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of literacy, attention to detail and ability to use initiative.
• High order administrative skills, effectively manages commitments and deadlines.
• ICT competence and willingness to learn and use new technologies.

Personal competencies and qualities

• Motivation to work with children and young people.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
• Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• Empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community.
• Shares in the values that define the School community: intellectual curiosity and scholarship, endeavour, breadth and balance, and valuing one another.
• Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school and with colleagues in other organisations.
• Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams.
• Ability to motivate and encourage participation in activities both inside and outside the classroom and a willingness to take part in / organise trips and visits.
• A generosity of spirit and a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School.
• Committed to continual personal and professional development.

Daniel Cross: Senior Deputy Head
01223 403860
drcross@perse.co.uk