Secondary Science Teacher Aspen Heights British School Abu Dhabi

Aspen Heights British School Abu Dhabi (part of International Schools Partnership, ISP) is hiring for role of Secondary Science Teacher. The role holder will be responsible to share responsibility for planning, teaching and assessments of subjects assigned that guides and encourages students to develop & fulfill their academic potential. The role holder is also accountable to promote high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school.

Responsibilities of Secondary Science Teacher

The science teacher will plan teaching to achieve progression of learning through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught through:

• Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest.
• Setting clear targets, building on prior progress and attainment.
• Identifying SEN/EAL pupils.
• Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation & challenge.
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Maintaining high standards of work and homework.
• Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information and present information.
• Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions.
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources.
• Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
• Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively.
• Involved in developing, implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required.
• Ensures that the children’s work is marked, displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly.
• Sharing planning and resources, ensuring effective communication and directing the work of others, as appropriate.
• Comply with agreed policies, including the professional code of conduct, teacher standards and ICT acceptable use policy.
• Maintains smart & professional standards of appearance with particular attention to, and awareness of cultural sensitivities.
• Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement.

Monitoring, Assessing, Recording & Reporting

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain high standards and ensure student progression.
• Evaluates own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Participates in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participates in observations by peers.
• Submits books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SLT.
• Marks and monitors pupils work and regularly set targets for progress.
• Assesses and records pupils progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood & completed, monitors strengths and weaknesses.
• Plans and recognises the level at which the pupil is achieving.
• Undertakes assessment of students as requested through departmental and school procedures.
• Prepares and presents informative reports to parents.
• Regularly assesses the pupils work by means of formal and informal termly, half termly assessment and end of units as directed by SLT.
• Communicates with the school SENCO and Head of Key Stage regarding any pupil whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern.
• Keeps records and ensures that they are available for sharing with colleagues and / or inspection by members of the SLT, ISP and ADEK Inspection team.
• Assists with the resourcing of the subjects taught, as directed by the Head of Key Stage/department.

Curriculum Development by Secondary Science Teacher

• Within a team, develops plans that identify clear targets and success criteria for the development and maintenance of the school’s curriculum.
• Contributes to the whole school’s planning activities.

Directed Time

• Ensures attendance in school between stipulated hours and to attend all meetings /functions deemed to be directed time.
• Actively engage with school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community activities.

Punctuality

• Set high standards with regard to punctuality and to encourage the same from the pupils and colleagues.
• Enters student attendance in the system and notifies the Parent Relations Executive if there are any absences or late comers.

Health and Safety

• Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Aspen Heights British School’s property and equipment.
• Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Ensure that all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed.
• Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school.

Communication with Parents

• Communicates with parents on a regular, informal basis and to deal with day to day queries.
• Attends Parents Evenings as required and to provide accurate, honest information regarding the progress of individuals at these meetings.
• Reports to the parents in the form of written reports twice yearly or when required by the SLT.

Staff Development, ECA & Cover

• Attends and participates fully in Staff Development, staff meetings and briefings as set.
• Provides cover for absent colleagues as and when necessary.
• Contributes to the extra curricular activity program to enrich the school experience for the pupils as reasonably directed by the SLT and ECA Coordinator.

Support Provided of Secondary Science Teacher

• Weekly team meetings with the phase to share good practice and planning for the coming week.
• Weekly training to support areas of school development.
• Line management and performance management.
• Lesson Observations feedback and support.
• Induction programme based on job description- weekly review with line manager on progress towards achieving key duties.

Requirements for Role of Secondary Science Teacher

The requirements for the role of Secondary Science Teacher are as under:

• Bachelor’s in education.
• PG diploma.
• QTS.
• 2 years full time teaching experience.

Skills & Knowledge Desired for Secondary Science Teacher

• Knowledge: In depth knowledge and understanding of School curriculum (English National Curriculum, Primary) and associated assessment methods.
• Up to date curriculum developments.
• Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies).
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Experienced curriculum and team leader.
• Strong planning and time management ability.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience.
• Skills: The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team.
• An effective & experienced communicator (written and verbal) to variety of audiences.
• High level of IT competency.

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