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Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry) - Full Time and Permanent

Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB

This job expired on 24 February 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  24 February 2020 at 12:30pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490

Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry) - Full Time and Permanent job summary

JOB TITLE: TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Physics or Chemistry specialist)
JOB PURPOSE: To provide high quality teaching and support to all assigned groups in order to promote effective learning and high levels of achievement.
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Science
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AS A CLASSROOM TEACHER
These are set out in the Teachers’ Standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
• To ensure all students achieve at or above their expected progress levels.
• To promote a positive attitude to learning.
• To undertake the role of tutor including monitoring all aspects of tutees’ learning, attendance and development, and maintaining close liaison with parents and the pastoral team.
• To contribute to the overall development of the school.
• To implement school policies.
• To develop a stimulating learning environment.
Curriculum:
• To work with all staff to develop the curriculum to meet the needs of all students including their moral, spiritual, cultural, social, intellectual and physical development.
• To ensure that appropriate student tests and assessments are undertaken and to disseminate the results to other staff.
• To use data to track student progress, identify underachievement and undertake appropriate action.
• To liaise with other staff as appropriate.
• To teach other subjects as required.
Staff Development
• To undertake appropriate training.
• To disseminate information and training to other staff as appropriate.
• To participate in performance management arrangements as required.
Community
• To support the aims and values of the school and to ensure students meet the school’s expectations as set out in codes of conduct and uniform regulations.
• To liaise with parents regarding student needs and progress.
• To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.
• To support extra curricular activities and school events as appropriate.
Scope for impact
This post offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a successful department. The postholder will have the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Department and the team to help shape the policies, working practices and curriculum in order to promote excellence and achievement for all now and in the future.
General
This job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the tasks required to carry them out. All staff are expected to be flexible to ensure the most effective organisation and delivery of learning.
General tasks are varied from time to time, to take into account the changing nature of the school and the demands made upon it. Such changes are a normal part of the post and, as such, do not constitute a change to the general job description.
This job description should be read in conjunction with the latest School Teachers’ Review Board Reports and Pay and Conditions documents.
Specific Tasks and Targets
These are negotiated and reviewed annually.
This post is subject to the current provisions of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document.
All staff have a responsibility for their own health and safety and for that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Staff are required to adhere to all health & safety regulations, guidance and procedures at all times.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note due to safeguarding we only accept completed application forms.

Abbeyfield School 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 subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This job post has expired.

About Abbeyfield School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 895 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Abbeyfield School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbeyfield-school-chippenham (opens in new tab)

This is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.

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