General Science Teacher / Profesor de Ciencias

Knowledge and Competencies Required

- A recognised teaching qualification (Ed. M., PGCe, QTS).
- A good Bachelor´s (or equivalent) degree in Chemistry or Physics or a subject related.
- Evidence of being or having the potential to be, an excellent teacher in a secondary school.
- Can offer enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive approach to students.
- Effective communication skills and works well within teams.
- Excellent information technoloy skills , including familiarity with Google tools for Education (specifically Google Classroom).

Desirable

- Master´s or postgraduate qualification in a related subject.
- Experience and/or knowledgebof the English National Curriculum.
- Experience and/or knowledgebof the Ednglish National Curriculum.r the IB Diploma Programme level.
- Experience teaching Chemistry or Physics at IGSCE and/ or the IB Diploma Programme level.
- Experience in supervising Extended Essanys at IGSCE and/ or the IB Diploma Programme level.he IB Diploma Pnrogramme level.

Roles and Responsibilities

Relationships

- Develop positive and appropriate relationships with the students.
- Establish and maintain high standards of classroom management required to achieve effective participation and learning.Work as an integral, collaborative, and proactive member of a teaching team
- Planning and sharing, honestly and respectfully with all members of the team.
- Communicate with parents in accordance with the school?s policy and ethos.
- Prepare for and conduct formal parent-teacher conferences in accordance with the school calendar.
- Develop professional dialogue and constructive criticism from the line manager.
- Inform the Coordinator of Chemistry, Head of Science department and/or the Senior Leadership Team about your work, progress, issues within the class; parent communication, concerns regarding children?s development.Read and contribute to the staff and student notice boards and bulletins

Curriculum (including Teaching and Learning)

- Maintain a thorough understanding of the curriculum policies and procedures of the School (including assessment, teaching & learning, and reporting policies)
- Meet regularly with the Head of Department and Chemistry coordinator, and other grade-level subject teachers to collaboratively plan and review the curriculum.

Professional development

- Participate in CPD (Continued Professional Development)Maintain awareness of new theories, practices, pedagogy and methodology in the teaching of ScienceMonitor, reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and your own teaching.

Student Care

- Manage pupil behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment.
- Monitor students? social and emotional wellbeing in the classroom and report any concerns to the Form teacher, SLT, and/or the designated safeguarding leads in a timely manner.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with the school?s child protection and health and safety policies.
- Ensure that the School?s health and safety, earthquake evacuation, and all other policies pertaining to the students? welfare are followed.
- Ensure that the School?s Child Protection policies are followed and established procedures used in a timely and confidential manner.

Administration

- Attend staff meetings, training and development sessions as directed by Heads of Department or a member of the SLT.
- Ensure that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.Refer any serious concerns or complaints to your line manager and or the appropriate member of the SLT.

Technology

- Maintain a strong understanding of educational technology; use it to enhance teaching and learning
- Be a proficient user of Google tools for education (Gmail, Classroom, Sheets, Slides etc)

Specific Responsabilities

- To teach Chemistry to IGCSE leval (Cambridge syllabus) and possibly beyond (International Baccalaureate/ Internal Program post 16- years).
- To teach Lower School General Science.