職位描述
物理化學生物初中高中線下授課小班授課授課老師IGCE/AL教學經驗
Job Role: Teacher of Science
Reporting to: Senior Deputy Headteacher
Background
Our academic and wellbeing structures support the development of each individual student from the moment they arrive until the time they leave. Each student is provided with the skills and confidence to help them make the most of their opportunities at SPGSI, their chosen university and life beyond. We all accept responsibility for the development of each student; not only in terms of the highest academic standards, but also in the confidence and self-esteem which comes from being valued as an individual at SPGSI.
Our students are individuals, and we recognise that each and every child arrives at SPGSI with talent and potential and must be able to succeed in our environment. Each student and their parents are therefore entitled to, and receive, specific, focused support, which is adapted at every stage of their development according to their needs.
SPGSI aims to sustain excellent standards of individualised care. The School is committed to the ongoing support of existing staff through a variety of INSET on important issues relating to the welfare of children and to the training and support of new staff through its programme of Induction.
Purpose of the Role
Teaching at SPGSI is a uniquely stimulating and rewarding experience because we are committed to creating an exciting and dynamic environment for learning. All teachers are encouraged to participate fully both in the life of their academic department and the wider life of the school, as well as to pursue their own professional development.
Teaching and learning
- Plan and preparing lessons in accordance with school policy
- Teach such students and groups/sets as are assigned
- Execute fluent and regular collaboration and communication with colleagues
- Set, mark and moderate work as required
- Promote the progress and academic development of students, differentiating for ability where appropriate
- Record and assess progress
- Write subject reports
- Prepare students for public examinations according to the specifications
- Contribute to the provision of the department at lunch time and after school, including one evening session a week
- Develop and run elements of the extra-curricular programme for art including trips, societies and speakers
Academic Progress & Provision
- Develop an environment of intellectual inquiry and ambition
- Evaluate student academic performance and set targets following assessment of data
- Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and staff to work with individuals and/or groups in order to support and enhance student progress
- Monitor homework completion and homework patterns to identify areas for development and to implement appropriate action
- Liaise with the Deputy Head Academic to ensure all external examination specifications are relevant and appropriate
- Input into the target setting process for raising achievement for students across the Key Stage and feedback to the Deputy Head Academic and Head of Senior School.
- Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and staff to work with individuals and/or groups in order to support and enhance student progress
- Liaise with the ALNCo to ensure best possible support for all Senior School students
Pastoral Care
- Build and develop strong relationships with all the students so that personalised support can be offered for their welfare
- Coordinate procedures relating to monitoring student welfare, including working with the Heads of House
- Support students with any safeguarding concerns ensuring these are passed on to the DSL or safeguarding team
- Nurture the well-being of every student in the Senior School
External Communication/Engagement
- Ensure parents have access to appropriate up-to-date information about their child’s academic performance and wellbeing within the School
- Provide effective support and encourage engagement of parents or guardians within school life
- Work in partnership with parents and governors
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to full reports to parents within the reporting cycle
- Ensure equality of opportunity for all through the school’s policies, procedures and practices
- Attend staff meetings as and when required
- Contribute to the broader development of the department and its ethos through department meetings and taking the lead in some areas
- Promote an appreciation of and culture in both the department and the wider school
- Supporting the planning and setting up of exhibitions
- Act as a co-form tutor
- Take the role of a mentor if required
- Uphold the school’s code of conduct
- Maintain good order and discipline amongst students and actively implementing the school’s policies on rewards and sanctions
- Support students as appropriate at major school events and in other activities, e.g. plays, concerts, matches, etc.
- Attend formal parents’ evenings and communicating with parents at other times as necessary
- Attend assemblies
- Attend staff meetings, departmental meetings and briefings
- Undertake supervisory duties as required
- Play a full role in the wider life of the school, contributing actively to the co-curricular programme
Other Duties
- Follow all agreed school policies and procedures as shared and in the Staff Handbooks
- Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head of Senior School deems necessary for the effective operation of the School
- Comply with school procedures and legal responsibilities
- Uphold the school's uniform regulations
- Attend and participate in open days/marketing and development days
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Appropriate degree
- Minimum two years’ teaching experience
- Familiarity with the National Curriculum of England (plus IGCSE/GCSE and/or A Levels as appropriate)
- Experience in safeguarding and/ or pastoral care, in a leadership or management capacity
- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with an even-handed, sensitive approach, an understanding and empathy with the feelings and motives of others, able to see things from the perspective of others
- Sound judgement, with the ability to make reasoned, reasonable and balanced decisions
- The willingness to confront difficult issues and have difficult conversations
- Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age & ethnic background
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
- A clean enhanced safeguarding check or police check (for applicants who have never worked in the UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children
Desirable
- Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
- Level 2 safeguarding training
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to ensuring and promoting the health and safety of children. Successful applicants will:
1. Participate in the school's regular training on child protection, and sign the code of conduct
2. Immediately report to the designated or acting safeguarding lead for any potential risks for the children
3. Strictly abide by the school's policies on information confidentiality and protection
4. Play the role of safeguarding members to promote and ensure the health and safety development of all students in the school
5. Report any students concerns to the designated or acting safeguarding lead
6. Report any unsafe behavior on campus to the designated or acting safety lead in accordance with the school's
"whistle blowing" policy
7. Maintain a professional relationship with students and respect and maintain personal boundaries
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to safe recruitment and child protection, relevant qualifications and police clearance of applicants will be verified
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified, especially in the context of a school which requires flexibility in all of its employees.This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.