Teacher of Science Responsibilities

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils.

A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career.

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• • establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• • set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• • demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

• • be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• • be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
• • guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• • encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

• • have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misconceptions
• • demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
• • demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject
• • Excellent subject knowledge of the National Curriculum at KS3 and the requirements of exam board GCSE syllabuses at KS4

• • impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• • promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
• • set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• • reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• • contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)

• • know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
• • have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
• • demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
• • have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

• • know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements
• • make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
• • use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• • give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback

• • have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in…