GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Working within the remit and targets developed by the Senior Leadership Team, and under the direct, day-to-day supervision of the Head of Department for your curriculum responsibilities you will: • teach Physics up to IGCSE and A level and within other EAL programmers, as required; • adhere to curriculum timelines, planning of time and meeting due deadlines. 1. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE 1.1. You should have knowledge and experience of IGCSE and A Level. 1.2. You should know and understand the National Curriculum Attainment Targets and examination Syllabus in the subjects, and also the framework of the statutory requirements. 1.3. You should have specialist knowledge and experience in physics and science to a high standard. 1.4. You should keep yourself informed of current developments within your specialist subject(s). 2. SUBJECT APPLICATION As a teacher you should: 2.1. Plan, prepare and review SoWs and lessons, keeping lesson notes which show continuity and progression. 2.2. Advise the Head of Department in your department on the preparation and development of SoWs. 2.3. Set appropriately demanding expectations for each pupil; differentiation strategies are essential. 2.4. Employ a range of teaching strategies appropriate to the age, ability and attainment level of the pupils. 2.5. Select and use appropriate resources, including Information Technology. 2.6. Present lessons using clear language and in a stimulating manner, using a variety of teaching styles as appropriate. 2.7. Set and mark homework in line with Subject and School policy. 2.8. Contribute to the development of pupils’ language and communication skills, with specific reference to EAL. 2.9. Set suitable work in the event of foreseen absence and other instances, wherever possible. 3. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT As a Teacher you should endeavour to: 3.1. Create and maintain a purposeful and orderly environment for the pupils within your class. 3.2. Safeguard pupils’ health and safety 3.3. Ensure setting/grouping that is appropriate for particular learning purposes, i.e. whole class, pairs, small groups, individual. 3.4. Use appropriate sanctions and rewards in line with Subject and whole school policy. 3.5. Maintain pupils’ interest and motivation. 3.6. Ensure that the classroom environment, facilities and equipment is respected by all pupils. 3.7. Maintain vibrant and informative displays in shared areas 3.8. Order and maintain adequate stocks of teaching materials and resources, working within your delegated budget. 4. ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING As a Teacher you should endeavour to: 4.1. Identify the current level of attainment of individual pupils and refer to other information available in the school. 4.2. Judge how well a pupil performs against the standard expected of a pupil of that age and take remedial action if necessary. 4.3. Assess and record systematically the progress of individual pupils in line with Subject and whole school policy. 4.4. Mark work using the school’s marking policy and give formative feedback to pupils regularly on their progress. 4.5. Use assessment as a fundamental part of teaching. 4.6. Prepare pupils for public examinations; assessing, recording and reporting as required. 4.7. Plan, prepare and review assessments throughout the year. 5. TUTORING As a Tutor you have a responsibility to: 5.1. Promote the general progress and well-being of any group of pupils assigned to you. 5.2. Provide guidance and advice on educational and social matters and on their education and future careers, including information on sources of more expert help. 5.3. Make records of, and report on, pupils’ personal and social needs. 5.4. Communicate and consult with parents. 5.5. Act as a mentor to all the pupils in your tutor group. 5.6 Provide information on pupil performance for parents through Parent Conferences; 6. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT You should: 6.1 Participate in arrangements for the appraisal of your own performance and that of others in your department. 6.2 Review from time to time your own methods of teaching. 6.3 Participate in further training and professional development, including training which aims to meet needs identified in appraisal objectives or statements. 7. WORKING TIME 7.1. You have a responsibility to participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum or the administration or organisation of the school, including morning briefings and pastoral arrangements. 7.2. WAISCZ is a boarding school, and together with all members of the Academic staff you will be expected to undertake boarding duties.