Main duties and responsibilities include:
? being actively involved in reviewing curriculum needs and, in consultation with the Head of Science, to select courses that are appropriate to the needs of our students;
? developing and managing courses and practical assessments in line with exam board specifications, including preparation of such and supervision of students during such assessments;
? attending regular subject meetings of Physics staff at which curriculum planning, student progress, and teaching and learning needs are discussed and good practice can be shared;
? engaging in peer assessments of teaching as requested, sharing best-practice and being open to new ideas;
? taking part in the school’s rota of duties such as corridor supervision, supervision of detention etc.;
? managing physical resources effectively;
? implementing the department’s Health and Safety policy, including, in consultation with the Executive Principal, the development and updating of all relevant risk assessments;
? implementing departmental targets and producing a self-assessment report each year;
? ensuring that students hoping to study Physics, Engineering or other related subjects at university are well-prepared, by participating in the continued development of an additional programme of study;
? providing predicted grades and comments to support university applications
? enriching the curriculum within the subject. This might mean inviting speakers to the school or taking students on external visits;
? thorough planning, preparation and clear presentation of lessons;
? initiating, facilitating and moderating classroom discussions
evaluating and grading students’ work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of students’ progress and development;
? researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devising and writing new curriculum materials;
? selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment;
? preparing students for qualifications, including external examinations and as required;
? managing student behaviour in the classroom and on school premises;
? participating in regular departmental and relevant management meetings, INSET, school training events, observation and professional review in order to maximise the quality of teaching;
? acting as Tutor to a group of students;
? writing regular, informative and individual reports on students;
? attending annual parents’ evenings and any other required parental meeting;
? promoting the general well-being of students and communicating with Heads of Grade and/or the appropriate Tutor;
? participating in and organising extracurricular activities as appropriate and as required by the Senior

Qualifications:
? a high quality degree with Physics as the sole or major focus
? a formal teaching qualification. Bachelor/Master Degree in Education, PGCE certificate are acceptable.
? at least two years’ teaching experience