SCIENCE TEACHER

Role Summary:

TAs a TCW teacher you can request different roles and responsibilities allowing you to specialise in different areas of the school as they become available. However, when needed, all teachers must be able to deliver English, Maths and Science to at least a foundation GCSE level on a 1:1 basis in homes, centres and/or libraries.

This role has a specific responsibility of delivering Science to a high standard to students on a 1:1 basis (or small groups) in one of our centres. Working with students of all ages, abilities and needs, who will attend the centre for one session per week, the role also supervises a team of offsite teachers who deliver Maths to the same students, complimenting the work done onsite and ensuring student progress.

The role also works closely with their colleagues in the Science team and the Science Lead to train, develop, mark and oversee the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities:

Teaching/Planning Lessons

• Teach up to 30 hours per week, educating students in accordance with TCW’s ethos of learning through creativity.
• Liaise with and support offsite teachers working with your assigned students and oversee their further delivery of the science curriculum to your students
• Oversee your assigned students’ science progress
• Support the science Lead in the smooth running of the department including training, moderating and curriculum development
• Prepare detailed, interesting, creative and relevant lesson plans based on the schemes of work provided for the agreed curriculums, tailoring these to meet each student or class’ needs.
• Teach specific programmes of study and ensure assigned students are entered for the agreed qualifications (e.g. Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE and Unit awards) in a timely manner with the Exams Officer.
• Oversee the administration and marking of evidence submitted for qualifications you teach, liaising with the subject leads.
• Mark, assess, track and document your students’ progress in line with school policy, conducting baseline and half-term assessments.
• Write detailed half-termly/end of assignment reports and any other interim reports using good English and following all requested deadlines.
• Take charge of pastoral care for your students and provide day-to-day discipline, sanctions and rewards, and support your students through break and lunchtimes.
• Instruct and guide any teaching assistants that work in the classroom with you.
• Sign in and fully utilise the Ariel app as directed. This includes checking in, recording the students’ attendance, checking out, scoring progress and engagement, writing a session report and submitting for every session and student you are timetabled for.
• Be prepared to cover other teachers’ sessions as required, and to transfer between working offsite and onsite as required by the school.
• Prepare for and be supportive of lesson observations, and attend termly appraisal/observation feedback sessions - these are likely to take place after school.
• Arrive in time to start sessions at the agreed time and location. Report any issue immediately to the Education Team and students/their families.
• Liaise with the Teaching and Learning team if you require additional support.

Supporting Student Development

• Read the supplied background history of any assigned student taking particular note of their needs.
• Attend an initial meeting for new students where possible and attempt to engage with the student making them feel comfortable in your presence.
• Write an individual risk assessment for the student reflecting their history and what you have learnt from them at the initial meeting. Visit any spaces where the education is due to take place and consider those environments within the risk assessment. Write further risk assessments for any trips or activities.

Read and update the students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP), in discussion with the Curriculum & Pathways Officer, and ensure you understand and follow the agreed curriculum for the student.

Meet with professionals connected to your student(s) and attend educational reviews to discuss their progress as required.

Keep an open dialogue each day with the other teachers, learning support and/or TAs working with mutual students as to the progress they are making.

Safeguarding

• Keep in regular contact with the Education Team through email, text and/or conversation regarding a student’s education and welfare.
• Report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any safeguarding concerns that arise, record them on MyConcern and follow any tasks set in a timely manner.
• Train and regularly update to level 2 Safeguarding standard and keep updated with relevant KCSIE documentation.
• Adhere to the health and safety standards in the centres and report concerns to the Health and Safety Officer and Onsite Leader where appropriate.

Professionalism

• Model outstanding practice as a teacher for other staff in the school, working in line with the TCW Teacher Standards in Teaching and Learning, Professionalism and Creativity.
• Be well presented and polite during work time, especially when meeting students, parents, staff and professionals.
• Lead, contribute or attend all weekly TCW training sessions/meetings as required including completing tasks and providing evidence of understanding to be put forward for certification of completion.
• Approve weekly timesheets at the end of each week as directed by the finance team.
• Be responsible for your own expenses, including completing expense forms in a timely manner.

Person Specification:

Essential: Desirable:

An honours degree or equivalent professional qualification. Qualified Teacher Status. (relevant professional experience working with young people in an educational A-levels in English, Maths or a Science subject. setting will also be considered).

Ability to teach Science to a foundation GCSE level with provided curriculums. Ability to teach Maths and English to a foundation GCSE level with provided curriculums.

At least GCSE level grades A*-C or equivalent in Maths, Science and English subjects. Experience in teaching and delivering high-quality lessons. Experience of working in a creative environment.

A knowledge of: Creative background.

The current curriculum for all Key Stages Experience of working in a charity.

Working with children with SEN/behavioural needs A-level (or equivalent) or above in an science subject

Different teaching practices Comprehensive experience of teaching science curriculum to students with behavioural and/or Special Educational Needs

Pedagogy Degree or above in science

Safeguarding

Creative and dynamic with high levels of attention to detail.

Ability to work alone and with initiative. Excellent organisational and planning skills and ability to multitask.

Adaptable and flexible approach to work. Willing to embrace change and challenge processes to improve efficiency.

Able to manage workloads and prioritise efficiently when needed. A team player who is able to develop effective relationships with the team and work in partnership with others.

Excellent numeracy, written English and verbal communications skills. Strong administration skills.

Good I.T. knowledge of using Microsoft Office packages, Gmail, Google Drive, etc. Excellent telephone manner.

Personable, professional and courteous in manner. A friendly, positive and proactive attitude to work.

Able to manage stressful environments. Able to be discreet and loyal, and handle confidential material professionally.