Biology Teacher
About This Role
JOB TITLE
Biology Teacher
DEPARTMENT
Science
LOCATION
Tianjin
SUPERVISOR
Head of Science
OBJECTIVES
A well-qualified teacher of Biology with at least two years’ experience of teaching at Senior / High School level (UK Key Stages 3-5 or equivalent).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum:
To teach Biology (and General Science) within the Science department.
To work with the Head of Science and other staff on the development of schemes of work, helping to build opportunities for:
Ensuring progression among all learners
Active learning and engagement
Assessment for learning
Meeting the needs of all learners, specifically through language support
ICT
Enrichment and external links
Learning:
To maintain up-to-date records of pupil progress across all aspects of performance
To ensure that your pupils make good or outstanding progress in Science
To deal effectively with behaviour, attendance and punctuality issues
Assessment:
To carry out the regular assessment and marking of pupils' work, according to the departmental and whole school assessment and marking policy
To keep records of student attainment and progress
To monitor student achievement against school and national data at individual student and teaching group level, and to take action to improve achievement and combat identified under achievement
To carry out assessment and feedback
Policy:
To attend relevant meetings
To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Master or Head of Science
To contribute to areas of departmental development as a member of the Science team
Guidance & Welfare:
Where appropriate, act as a form tutor, fulfilling the following functions:
To take overall responsibility for monitoring tutees’ academic and wider progress and development, acting in line with school policies in this area;
To review progress and support pupils in target setting and action planning;
To ensure that all pupils are valued and treated according to the aims of the school.
BASIC QUALIFICATION
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BSc) from a recognised university.
Formal teacher training qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent).
Major: Biology, Science or a related field
Language: Excellent command of written/spoken English
Working experience: A minimum of two years of teaching experience
in teaching Biology.
EXPERTISE Excellent subject knowledge and an interest in current developments in science. Experience in curriculum design and implementation for senior school Biology. Knowledge of A-level/GCSE/IGCSE curriculums, their delivery and assessment. Familiarity with differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learning needs. Proficiency in assessment strategies, both formative and summative. Proficiency in using digital learning platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.) and multimedia tools for language instruction. A passion for science and the ability to share this with as wide a range of pupils as possible Ability to integrate modern educational technology into teaching practice. Strong classroom management and communication skills Excellent command of written and spoken English. Ability to integrate modern educational technology into teaching practice. Strong classroom management and communication skills. Honesty, integrity, compassion, flexibility and a good sense of humour. As an employer of choice, Wellington College Education (China) is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCEC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.PREFERRED APTITUDES