Chemistry Teacher  Full Time

•   Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement       of relevant targets as set out in the academy’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
•   Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies       relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
•   Comply with the academy’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set           and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
•   Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all           training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
•   Comply with the academy’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
•   Comply with the academy’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
•   Attend all staff briefings
•   Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management
•   Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching
•   Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
•   Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
•   Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
•   Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
•   Identifying SEN or very able students
•   Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
•   Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
•   Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver               differentiated learning – matched to need
•   Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
•   Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy’s procedures and                       encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
•   Using a variety of teaching methods to:

i.   match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
ii.   use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
iii.   select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning               technologies

•   Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject         taught
•   Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
•   Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
•   Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of                 teaching;
•   Mark and monitor students’ work and set targets for progress
•   Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘        add value
•   Assess and record students’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and             completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which       the student is achieving
•   Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy                   procedures;
•   Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Curriculum Development
•   Take part in subject or aspects of the academy’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and           success criteria for its development and / or maintenance
•   Contribute to the whole academy’s visioning activities.

Other Professional Requirements
•   Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities
•   Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the academy
•   Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
•   Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and           personal and professional conduct
•   Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
•   Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the                 academy, department and students
•   Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and                         management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy
•   Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher                           Consultations, and events with partner academys
•   Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to academy policies and                    practices;
•   Liaise effectively with parents