Teacher of Science
West Coventry Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PWThis job expired on 3 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
3 February 2020 at 9am
Date listed
21 January 2020
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
Comprehensive CPD Programme
A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students
Teachers Pension
Teacher of Science job summary
To embrace the school’s values of ‘Enjoy, Achieve, Aspire’.
To comply with the school’s Code of Conduct.
To play an active role in achieving the department’s improvement targets.
To make an active contribution to the development of spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in the school and to support cross-curricular working.
To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students of all abilities and backgrounds.
To promote good progress and outcomes by students, with an awareness of their capabilities and prior knowledge.
To demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, fostering an interest in the subject and a willingness to ensure that critical developments in the subject and curriculum area are understood.
To plan and teach well-structured lessons, which use lesson time effectively and promote a love of learning and curiosity.
To set homework and home learning tasks in line with the school timetable.
To adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, differentiating appropriately for students with SEND, G&T, EAL.
To make accurate and productive use of assessment using relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and inform learning.
To make accurate and productive use of assessment using relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and inform planning.
To give students and parents/carers regular feedback orally, through accurate marking, progress reviews, written reports and parent evenings.
To manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment, following the school’s policies and procedures for both rewards and sanctions.
To make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
To direct and supervise assigned support staff and, where appropriate, other teachers.
To participate in arrangements for appraisal and review of own performance and, where appropriate, that of other teachers and support staff.
To participate in further training and professional development and, where appropriate, that of other teachers and support staff, including induction.
Pastoral Tutor Responsibilities
To be responsible for the day to day welfare of each student in the tutor group and in particular to:
a) build a relationship based on mutual trust, confidence and respect with each student;
b) monitor the health and welfare of students and to report problems to the Year and learning manager as appropriate;
c) form good working relationships with all people who have parental responsibility for the student, provide regular feedback through written reports and parent evenings;
d) provide reports and offer advice as necessary, on all aspects of a students’ behaviour and/or work;
e) monitor the students’ progress in line with the school monitoring system.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of Conditions of Employment and to the Pay and Conditions policy adopted by the Governing Body.
The job description allocates duties and responsibilities, but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least every two years and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.
About West Coventry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- West Coventry Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- WCAapplications@WestCoventryAcademy.org
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