An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Chemistry to
join our growing Academy.
In 2012, Bolingbroke Academy opened with the vision to create a
centre of excellence. We are extremely proud of our first two sets of GCSE
results in English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and
Performing Arts. We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring leader to join our
pioneering school and contribute to our school’s mission. This is a unique
opportunity to be part of showing what non-selective education can achieve for
all pupils in our community. Bolingbroke Academy provides a first class
learning environment based on outstanding teaching, great relationships and
excellent facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Teacher of Chemistry to
develop and steer the Chemistry provision at Bolingbroke Academy. We are seeking to appoint a strong and
engaging teacher who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and
learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 that supports pupils to achieve their
full potential.
Our ideal candidate will:
·
be an
outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities;
·
have experience of teaching Chemistry at Key Stages 3, 4 & desirable Key Stage 5;
·
exude a
passion for the subject which is evident in their day to day classroom
practice;
·
demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy
and its students can achieve;
·
have the
resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils;
·
be
committed to Bolingbroke Academy’s ethos of high expectations.
In return, we offer the opportunity to:
·
teach
within our growing Academy;
·
join a
network of Ark schools and gain access to unrivalled professional development
and training as well as an exclusive range of other benefits including reduced
gym membership and large retail discounts.
Please submit your application no later than 11am on Friday 24th May 2019.
Deadline: 11am
on Friday 24th May 2019.
Location: Wandsworth,
London
Start date: September 2019
Salary: Ark
MPS (£30,406 - £41,381) or UPS (£46,272 - £50,178) (Inner London), depending on
experience
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis,
therefore early application is advised. Strong candidates may be invited to
interview prior to role’s closing date.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children;
successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service check.
Job Description
The Role
·
Deliver
outstanding teaching and learning, thereby enabling pupils to achieve excellent
results.
·
Help design
an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires pupils to appreciate the subject
and its application.
·
Help
secure outstanding pupil progress.
·
To collaborate effectively with other members of
the department to secure outstanding practice.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Plan,
resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard
that ensure real learning takes place and pupils make superior progress.
·
Provide
a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as
learners
·
Help
to maintain discipline across the Academy.
Outcomes
and Activities
Teaching and Learning
·
Plan and
prepare effective teaching modules and lessons using the Academy templates and
within the Academy’s curriculum and schemes of work.
·
Teach
engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment.
·
Use regular assessments to set targets
for pupils, monitor pupil progress and respond accordingly to the results of
such monitoring.
·
To produce and/or contribute to oral
and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and
groups of pupils.
·
Ensure that
all students achieve at chronological age level or, if well below level, make
significant and continuing progress towards achieving at chronological age
level.
·
Maintain
regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and carers to report
on progress, sanctions and rewards, and all other communications.
·
Direct and supervise support staff
assigned to lessons.
·
Implement and adhere to the Academy’s
behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is
maintained at all times.
·
Participate in preparing pupils for
external examinations.
·
Keep
abreast of developments in the subject area at each Key Stage.
·
Mark,
assess and provide feedback in line with best practice and Academy policy at
all times.
·
Assist with a range of enrichment and extension
activities, as well as departmental trips and visits, to enhance the learning
experience of all pupils.
·
Help
monitor, review and evaluate outcomes within the department.
·
Work
effectively with the Science Team to ensure the quality
of the Teaching and Learning in the subject remains at its highest level.
·
Assist in the induction of new staff
as appropriate and required.
Academy Culture
·
Support
the Academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation
of policies practices and procedures.
·
Help
create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly
behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
·
Help
develop a school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to
achievement.
·
Be
active in issues of pupil welfare and support.
·
Run
at least one extra-curricular activity weekly.
·
Support
and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond
the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.
·
Be committed to equality of
opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
Other
·
Undertake,
and as required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant
professional development.
·
Perform additional duties and
tasks required for the effective operation of the Academy as directed by your Line Manager
and/or Principal.
Person Specification
Qualification Criteria
·
Appropriate
degree.
·
QTS
qualified in Science.
·
Right
to work in the UK.
Experience
·
Experience
of raising attainment in a classroom environment.
·
Experience of reflecting
on and improving teaching practice to increase student achievement.
·
Experience
of continually
improving the teaching and learning of the subject through schemes of work and
extra-curricular activities.
Knowledge
·
Up to date
knowledge of the curriculum area.
Behaviours
·
Motivation
to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.
·
Effective
team worker.
·
Genuine
passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil.
·
Commitment to equality of opportunity
and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
·
Role model to staff and pupils.
·
Vision
aligned with ARK’s high aspirations, high expectations of self and others.
Teaching and
Learning
·
Excellent
classroom teacher with the ability to reflect on lessons and continually
improve own practice.
·
A
commitment to teaching Chemistry at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
·
Effective
and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise
and rewards.
·
Ability to
understand and interpret pupil data to drive lesson planning and pupil
attainment.
·
Strong
communication, planning and organisational skills.
·
Ability to
prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
·
Commitment
to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish
outstanding classroom practice.
Other
·
Willingness
to undertake training.
· This
post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility,
we follow a rigorous selection process. T All successful
candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.