TEACHER OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)
Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HAThis job expired on 14 January 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
14 January 2019 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
6 December 2018
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Chemistryjobs
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,859 to £40,520
Additional allowances
Teacher's Pay Scale plus Fringe Allowance.
TEACHER OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) job summary
For September 2019, we are seeking a highly qualified teacher of Science (ideally with a Chemistry specialism) at this 11-18 grammar school for boys with a co-educational Sixth Form. Dr Challoner’s has 1300 students and was graded as ‘outstanding’ in every category by OFSTED. It is regarded as one of the leading grammar schools in the country. As the lead school of the Astra Teaching Alliance and SCITT (recently judged outstanding by Ofsted) we provide a wide range of exciting and high quality professional development opportunities for all staff.
We also offer:
• engaging, able and well-motivated students
• an innovative approach to learning
• outstanding facilities in every subject
• a friendly working environment
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified teacher or for someone looking to broaden their experience in an innovative and high achieving school. The ideal candidate will be able to teach Chemistry to A level, but existing flexibility within the team means that applicants from the other sciences will be considered.
To apply for the post, please email a completed application form to Alison McAloon (Head’s PA & HR Officer). Email: employment@challoners.org
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Job title
Subject Teacher/Form Tutor
Job purpose
To promote the academic and personal development of all students.
Objectives
To encourage and support the learning of all students.
To ensure the highest possible standards of student behaviour
To promote positive values and attitudes
To demonstrate professional values and practice.
Principal areas of responsibility
A Planning and providing challenging learning activities
B Assessment and support of student progress
C Managing the students for whom you have responsibility as their tutor.
D Working professionally as a member of subject teaching and tutorial teams
Key Tasks
A1 To plan and teach sequences of lessons which incorporate an appropriate range and depth of subject knowledge in line with statutory requirements.
A2 To teach lessons with clear objectives and well pitched tasks which provide pace and challenge using a variety of learning strategies including ICT.
A3 To understand the responsibility required under the SEN Code of Practice and to seek advice from SEN Coordinator when appropriate.
B1 To employ a variety of marking, monitoring and assessment strategies to inform planning, develop learning and evaluate students’ progress.
B2 To provide constructive feedback to help students reflect upon and improve their work.
B3 To make effective and regular use of the school’s assessment criteria and reporting procedures to inform learning.
C1 To keep the form register (a legal requirement) and monitor patterns of student attendance/ absence.
C2 To make appropriate use of the school’s rewards and sanctions procedures in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
C3 To monitor the progress of students in your tutor group by target setting and through regular inspection of homework diaries, planners and/or other appropriate methods (e.g. students on report).
C4 To report concerns about individual student progress and behaviour to relevant senior staff (Subject Leaders/Team Leaders)
D1 To demonstrate consistently high expectations of all students and a commitment to raising their achievement.
D2 To promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from all students by treating them with respect and consideration.
D3 To communicate promptly and sensitively with parents, carers and other relevant bodies where necessary.
D4 To contribute towards, and value, the work of teams of staff dedicated to advancing student learning and welfare.
D5 To be aware of, and work within, the statutory frameworks relating to teachers’ responsibilities.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Dr Challoner's Grammar School we ensure breadth of opportunities for all and actively promote open and outward facing attitudes to diversity and inclusion. As such, we actively encourage suitably qualified people from all backgrounds to apply for roles at our school. Applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds are actively welcomed. If there are any issues which you feel could be barriers to your application, as part of this process, please let us know
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
About Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1368 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- employment@challoners.org
Boys' Grammar School with a co-educational Sixth Form, situated on the edge of the Chilterns a short walk from Amersham station. Aspirational staff and students, with an atmosphere that values resilience and kindness. Also a Teaching School and SCITT, so unparalleled opportunities for staff development
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