JOB DESCRIPTION

Day to day running of the Science Faculty
Faculty meetings
Working closely with the Head of Faculty
Line management of Key Stage Curriculum Leaders
Liaison with Head of Faculty and Senior Leader Link Manager
Teaching and Learning at KS3 and 4
Monitoring of standards and progress at KS3 and 4 and associated interventions
Oversight of mock/exam results analysis
Annual Curriculum Planning
Timetable
Team Development Plan
Extra-curricular Science programme
Deployment of Subject Assistant
Resources orders to Technical Manager
Management of requisition spreadsheets

HEAD OF FACULTY

— Leadership and management of Science Faculty

— Line management of Science Curriculum Leader

Liaison with Science Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader Link Manager
Line management of Science Technical Manager
Overall accountability for standards and progress
Teaching and Learning at KS5
Monitoring of standards and progress at KS5 in particular and associated interventions
Allocation of staff at KS5
Science Professional Development programme
Coaching to improve Teaching & Learning
Recruitment and retention
Induction of new staff
Monitoring staff performance
Management/Development of Fronter
Subject Leader Subject Evaluation
Budget

NB Tasks to be reviewed annually-HF01/10

GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHERS

At the heart of a successful school is the provision of high quality teaching and learning, the effective use of resources, the highest standards of achievement for all pupils and the promotion of pupils’ personal development and well being. A subject teacher plays a key part in this provision by a commitment to the school’s ethos, by working effectively in subject and pastoral teams and by delivering high standards of teaching and learning. In this way, s/he assists the school in reaching its targets and objectives.

JOB PURPOSE

To teach pupils across the full age and ability range present in the school in order to ensure the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well being.

REPORTING

The post holder will report to the relevant Head of Faculty/Department and Year Co-ordinator.

WORKING TIME AND CONDITIONS

These will be as specified in the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

The post holder will continue to meet and build upon, as appropriate:

The National Standards for QTS as laid down by the Training and Development Agency, relating to:
a) Professional values and practice
b) Teaching
c) Knowledge and understanding
The Induction Standards
The Threshold Standards.

(Please see www.tda.gov.uk)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

To be committed to and to promote the school’s vision, aims, objectives and values.
To maintain and contribute to the development of school policies.
Within school and subject policies, to:
— effectively teach National and School Curricula within the school’s Teaching and Learning
Policy
— set appropriate homework
— mark work, assess, record, track and report pupil progress, using available data
— provide a stimulating learning environment
— have due regard for maintaining health and safety and security in the areas s/he uses.
To be a member of a pastoral team and, if required, a form tutor, carrying out the associated responsibilities.
To assist with the effective operation of subject and year teams by, individually and with others:
— developing schemes of work, resources, teaching and learning strategies,
— contributing to team review, monitoring and evaluation and the development of working
practices,
— participating in working groups, ad hoc projects,
— taking part in other professional development activities,
— attending meetings as necessary.

Other Specific Duties

To undertake any other duty as specified by the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document not mentioned in the above.
To comply with any reasonable request from a leader/manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.

The job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you may be changed by the Headteacher to meet changing regulations or circumstances. These would be commensurate with the grade and title of the post.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

All essential

—	Is a suitable person to be responsible for young children.
—	Qualified Teacher status with DCSF number.
—	Participation in relevant Professional Development/INSET
—	Willingness to develop own expertise.
—	Successful teaching across the age and ability range up to and including A level.
—	An understanding of the use of ICT in Science teaching and learning and willingness to develop its use.
—	Participation in curriculum development.
—	Commitment to develop the ethos of Nower Hill High School.
—	Commitment to pursue the highest possible pupil standards and progress and an understanding of how this can be done.
—	Commitment to Nower Hill’s Equal Opportunities Policy and practice.
—	Commitment to and enthusiasm for working in a co-educational, multicultural city school.
—	Able to communicate clearly verbally.
—	Ability to communicate clearly in writing.
—	High quality leadership skills.
—	High quality management skills.
—	Willingness to promote and support extra-curricular activities.
—	Able to work well as part of a team.
—	Excellent attendance and punctuality.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION