Secondary teacher

Description

Newton College

Job Description

Secondary Sciences Teacher

Responsible to: Head of Department and Head of Stage

“Amazing learning is a lifelong journey where we are challenged to get better in an ever changing world”

This statement was created by teachers and learners in 2019 and forms the basis of our vision for learning at Laude Newton College.

Our philosophy for Teaching and Learning:

As a school community we are all learners, adults and children alike. We aim to foster in our learners a life-long love of learning while developing the skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve to the best of our abilities. As learners, we thrive best in a welcoming and secure environment where we are accepted and valued, while developing the attitudes and dispositions to be happy, caring and creative learners for life.

Main purpose of Class Teacher:

Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in their class ensuring equality of opportunity for all
Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Duties and responsibilities

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach
Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and planning
Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English
If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics
Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment
Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments

Behaviour and Safety

Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

Team working and collaboration

Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school and assemblies
Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
Contribute to the selection and professional development
Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
Cover for absent colleagues if required

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships
Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate
Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Partake in playground and lunch duties where necessary

Professional development

Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils’ progress, attainment and wellbeing, refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your appraisal

Requirements:

Excellent communication and listening skills
Availability to start in March 2026 for paternity leave
Good organisational skills to plan the day and respond to the different needs of the children you teach
The ability to inspire and enthuse young children
Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature
An understanding of the needs and feelings of children
Ability to work independently with children
A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective
A demonstrable knowledge of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play
Qualifications needed: Degree related to subject to be delivered, Qualified Teacher Status, NQT year completed
Mother Tongue English or bilingual level
Satisfactory DBS and reference checks

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP 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.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.