Physics Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Good Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• ICT Proficiency
• Evidence of commitment to extended learning for students beyond the classroom
• Active involvement in the promotion of equal opportunities
• A passion for the subject and knowledge and skills to inspire students

• Ability to teach Physics to KS5
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communicator – sensitive and effective
• Knowledge, skill and intelligent use of data to inform intervention strategies to improve outcomes for students
• A keen interest in how students learn and experience of putting this knowledge into practice
• Desire to be a Tutor and support the school’s programme for care, welfare and guidance
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• An ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents/carers, Governors and colleagues
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Supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos

• Ability to work under pressure and remain positive, enthusiastic and resilient
• A sense of humour and perspective
• Have the ability to work in a team
• A commitment to sustaining and raising achievement, attainment and aspirations of all students

• Ambition and vision

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning
• Close links and group support from other schools within the FCJ network and and Gaudete Trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Further details about the role

PURPOSE:

• To prepare and teach lessons of a high standard to the students assigned to him/her:

- following designated programmes of study,

- carrying out the necessary assessments,

- adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils,

- providing information/comments for records,

- monitoring students in accordance with agreed strategies.

• To demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.

• To promote high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English.

• To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.

• To maintain discipline in accordance with school policies and demonstrate good practice in the classes taught with regard to attendance, appearance, uniform, punctuality, behaviour, homework etc.

• To contribute to the corporate tasks of development, record keeping, monitoring, evaluation of lessons and maintenance of materials.

• To apply school and departmental homework policy which includes setting, marking of homework and monitoring homework diaries.

• To work closely with and consult those teachers who are responsible for similar curriculum areas, ensuring continuity and progression for students.

• To engage in continuous professional self-development in relevant areas.

• To be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students.

• To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor group as a whole.

• To liaise with a Pastoral Leader to ensure the implementation of the School’s Pastoral system.

• To register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.

• To promote good progress and outcomes by students.

• To evaluate and monitor the progress of students and keep up-to-date student records as may be required.

• To contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports.

• To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.

• To communicate as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff.

• To apply the behaviour management systems so that effective and safe learning can take place.

• To understand, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out teachers’ professional duties and responsibilities.

The job description is designed to outline the main duties and responsibilities associated with the post but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed.

This post is subject to the current conditions of employment for Teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and other current legislation.

The post holder is required to participate in the school’s Appraisal procedures.

The post holder is required to support and encourage the school’s mission and FCJ ethos and carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures as agreed by the Governing Body as well as in line with the current Health and Safety legislation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.