Duties and Responsibilities:

Key areas of responsibility

• Maintain a familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum as it pertains to the science teacher’s assignment.

• Contribute to the development of the department's curriculum and resources.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that strictly follow the Cambridge syllabus guidelines.

• Set and mark homework and tests in accordance with departmental policies.

• Teach and assist students with completing assigned tasks and classwork (including practical work).

• Prepare and deliver regular, safe, practical experiments for IGCSE and lower secondary students.

• Adapt and differentiate materials for EAL and SEN students.

• Monitor student progress towards set learning goals and provide feedback, and guidance and reinforce taught concepts where necessary.

• Provide science-related extra-curricular activities for students.

• Maintain a safe and organized learning environment.

Social and behavioural support

• Provide social and behavioural support, evidenced by fostering a respectful, positive, safe, student-centred environment that is conducive to learning.

• Assist with safe transitions and supervision of students.

• Supervise, observe and encourage positive student behaviour in a developmentally appropriate way and in keeping with the values of our school.

• Supervise students during field trips and at school assemblies.

• Assist with duties as required.

• Maintain regular dialogue with the head of the department regarding student academic progress and behaviour.

Requirements:

Qualification and Experience

• Fluent in English.

• Master’s degree in a science-related subject.

• PGCE/PGDE/iPGCE or an equivalent qualification.

• QTS or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent successful teaching experience with IGCSE and lower secondary science, preferably in an international school.

• Familiarity with the British education system.

• Experience in teaching EAL students.

• Excellent skills in the preparation and teaching of practical experiments and techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in inspiring students in a stimulating learning environment.

• Demonstrated experience in raising achievement and setting challenging targets.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Evidence of participation in regular professional development.

Competencies

• Culturally competent and able to work with culturally diverse staff and students in a bilingual and multilingual setting.

• A lifelong learner and reflective practitioner who is willing to continually adapt and develop their teaching practice.

• An effective communicator.

• Highly organized.

• Passionate about the teaching and promotion of science.

• Motivated and energetic.

• A strong sense of accountability for student success.

• Results driven.