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Teacher of Biology Jobs in St Andrews, UK at Teacheroo
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Description:
We are recruiting an outstanding and enthusiastic Biology teacher to join the Science Department at St Leonards, a truly inspirational place to work, where you will become part of a well-established, collaborative, innovative and highly supportive team dedicated to pupil progress, with the opportunity to teach across the full age range from Year 7 to Year 13; this is an unparalleled opportunity to join one of the School’s largest and most successful departments at an exciting time as we approach the 150th anniversary of its founding, and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can also teach other Science subjects to GCSE level.
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The Science Curriculum:
In Years 7, 8 and 9, pupils follow the forward-thinking IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) which encourages pupils to approach scientific inquiry in a supportive and ambitious environment. The Department places a strong emphasis on experiments and practical Science sits at the heart of the programme which provides an excellent grounding for future academic success and intellectual curiosity. The Science Department achieves some of the School’s strongest GCSE results.
In Years 10 and 11, the majority of pupils work towards the AQA GCSE in Combined Science (Trilogy) with all pupils completing the terminal papers at the end of Year 11.
Science subjects are popular courses in the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12 and 13), for which all pupils must study at least one science. There are a number of opportunities for academic enrichment including participation in Olympiads and other national competitions as well as collaborative work with the University of St Andrews. A number of pupils will go on to study scientific subjects at top universities in the UK and the rest of the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Approaches to teaching, learning and assessment:
• employ a range of teaching and assessment strategies and resources to lead dynamic and engaging lessons with a clear focus on pupil progress.
• employ a range of teaching and assessment strategies to reinforce and extend work in class, and be able to select strategies appropriate to the subject, topic and pupils’ needs.
• set expectations and pace of work which make appropriate demands on all pupils and ensure that all pupils are effectively challenged.
• be reflective in practice, show an engagement with current educational thinking, and proactively seek opportunities for professional development.
• identify and respond appropriately to pupils with difficulties in learning and recognise when to seek further advice in relation to their specific educational needs.
• respond appropriately to cultural, gender, linguistic, religious and social differences, and to disabilities among pupils.
• encourage pupils to take initiatives in, and become responsible for, their own learning.
• assess pupil attainment in line with the School’s policy and against national standards where assessment leads to certification.
• monitor, assess, record and report on aptitudes, needs and progress of individual pupils.
• provide pupils with constructive oral and written feedback on their progress on a regular basis.
• use the results of assessments to evaluate and improve teaching and standards of attainment
Curriculum Content:
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of Science curricula.
• support pupils’ skills in literacy and numeracy.
• appreciate the effectiveness of ICT in learning and teaching.
• contribute to the personal and social education of pupils within the School.
• with colleagues, plan and prepare coherent teaching programmes and lessons, including homework, which ensure continuity and progression in pupils’ learning.
• demonstrate knowledge of the learning process, curriculum issues and child development.
• demonstrate a sound knowledge and comply with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
Classroom Organisation and Management:
• organise classes and lessons to ensure that all pupils are productively employed when working individually, in groups or as a class.
Title: Teacher of Biology
Company: Teacheroo
Location: St Andrews, UK
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