Key Stage 4 Science Teacher (Biology)

ISP Principles

At the heart of our mission lie our children and students. Their achievements shape our own. We place a high priority on their wellbeing and safety, continuously identifying potential safeguarding and health and safety concerns, and addressing all issues with the necessary actions and follow-up.

We treat everyone with kindness and respect. We uplift one another, embrace our similarities and differences, and promote the wellbeing of ourselves and others.

We function efficiently. Our attention is steadfastly directed towards the aspects that hold the most significance and can drive the greatest change. We enforce school policies and procedures while embodying the collective values of our community.

We uphold financial responsibility. Our financial choices are made with careful consideration of the needs of our children, students, and schools.

We are dedicated to lifelong learning. Our pursuit of improvement inspires us to actively participate in personal and professional development, as well as enhancements within the school.

Purpose of Role

Your mission is to motivate students in the subject you teach, contributing to their enjoyment and success in learning.

Responsible to: The Head of Secondary for all aspects of the role

Responsible for: The assigned students in designated Science classes

Responsibilities

- Actively promote and support the BCIS Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Align teaching methodologies with the BCIS Learning Principles within the Science educational setting.
- Implement all school policies relevant to staff and students.

Key Tasks

Learning and Teaching

- Collaborate with the Head of Department and fellow educators to design, prepare, instruct, and assess schemes of work as dictated by the National Curriculum of England and Wales (in an international context) and exam board specifications for assessments and external examinations.
- Ensure that all planning and preparation is customized to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Employ a diverse range of teaching and learning strategies that correspond with the BCIS Learning Principles to achieve curricular goals and accommodate all students through differentiation and group focus.
- Establish a learning environment that reflects the BCIS Learning Principles in practice.
- Provide consistent feedback and assess student work in line with School and Subject Policies, integrating assessment for learning (AfL) practices.
- Analyze assessment data to guide planning for individual learners and entire classes.
- Assign homework regularly as per the school’s Homework Policy to reinforce and expand students' learning, encouraging them to take ownership of their education.
- Oversee the assessment, recording, and reporting for students, adhering to school and subject policies.
- Organize trips and events related to the subject matter to enrich student learning experiences.
- Prepare suitable cover work for your absence from school.
- Provide coverage for absent colleagues when feasible and equitable.
- Meet regularly with the Secondary Sciences department for discussions, feedback, and planning.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with EAL mainstream teachers to ensure a smooth transition between the immersion program and mainstream Science classes.
- Work in partnership with learning support/SEN teachers.
- Liaise with Primary School teachers as necessary regarding student transitions.
- Encourage and foster positive relationships between home and school.
- Report to parents during consultation meetings and through end-of-year reports.
- Be available to parents at mutually agreed times as needed.

Professional Development

- Engage in the school, department, and individual review process (School Self-Evaluation).
- Actively seek opportunities for CPD/professional learning to stay informed about current best practices in the UK and globally.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and courses provided in school that support the School Improvement Plan.
- Participate in whole school vertical meetings alongside primary staff.
- Provide necessary CPD/professional learning for colleagues as required.

General

- Contribute to the organization and management of extracurricular activities and participate in the planning of school events, productions, and sports events when necessary.
- Take responsibility for Health and Safety matters in your teaching area and report any hazards, ensuring that appropriate safety precautions are implemented with students.
- Adhere to the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times.
- Address all behavioral issues in accordance with the BCIS Behaviour Policy.
- Supervise designated areas of the school as specified in the Supervision Duty Rota.
- Serve as a role model for students and ensure compliance with the Staff Code of Conduct.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates will undergo appropriate vetting processes, including an online due diligence search, reference checks, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing team members regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. We strongly encourage candidates who align with our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role to apply.