Teacher of Science

Surbiton High School's dynamic Science Department seeks a Teacher of Science who is passionate about inspiring, encouraging and empowering our pupils in the subject. Reporting Line: Head of Department Tenure: 1 year fixed-term, Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum of 60% of FTE) Key Responsibilities: * To possess and maintain a deep and secure knowledge of your subject and the best practice pedagogy associated with its delivery * To create a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities * To be aware of the learning needs of the pupils you teach and ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to fulfil their potential * To monitor progress against prior attainment and employ effective intervention strategies when required * To follow the guidance and schemes of work provided by the Head of Department * To undertake high quality preparation, marking and report writing, in line with School policies, so that pupils achieve the highest possible standards * To conduct yourself in an appropriate professional manner at all times and support and foster the aims and safeguarding policies of the school * To be prepared to take on the role of form tutor, which will encompass academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities. The Tutors have oversight of their tutees' general well-being and academic progress, and they are the main point of contact for parents * To contribute to the organisation and running of co-curricular and enrichment activities * To maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils and be active in implementing the School's policies on rewards and sanctions * To attend formal parents' evenings and communicate with parents, at other times, as necessary * To mark entrance papers and occasional vacancy entrance papers, as required * To contribute, as appropriate, to departmental policies, schemes of work, digital learning resources as well as development planning * To be an active participant in CPD training opportunities, sharing best practice with colleagues, as requested.