Teacher of Science - KS3

Job Description for Teacher

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to amazing learning- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Key qualities and skills:

• To have the passion and skill to be able to lead learning so that lessons are engaging and relevant enabling every child to make as much progress as possible
• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative be flexible fun proactive and positive
• To have a sound understanding of the International Baccalaureate philosophy
• Key duties include:
• Ensure teaching and learning are of the highest standard and personalised to specifically meet individual needs

Core purposes:

• To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through real learning
• To work collaboratively coaching supporting and training colleagues and families
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school

Key duties for all teachers include:

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others as appropriate
• To lead CAS activities participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
• To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
• To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters informal dialogue reporting supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
• To be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leader

In addition all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school

To be line managed by head of secondary

Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday; 7:25am to 12 noon on Fridays plus occasional evening and weekend work.

Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar