Fixed Term Teacher of Chemistry

Fixed Term Teacher of Chemistry

Full-Time | From October 2024 for the remainder of the 2024-25 School Session

Closing Date - 22nd September 2024

Applications will be considered as and when we receive them - we may interview earlier if receive suitable applications.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient, suitable applications.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the teaching of Chemistry and science within the school.

To be responsible for teaching and supporting the department through:

• Working with members of the Chemistry department to develop and deliver an up to date curriculum for the benefit of the whole school community;
• Working with the other members of staff within the Faculty of Science and Junior School in developing and delivering a curriculum for science provision that ensures maximum continuity of teaching and learning;
• Supporting improvement in the quality of our provision of learning and teaching including appropriate health and safety measures;
• Supporting and promoting the celebration of Chemistry in our school community;
• Ensuring that the subject programme is delivered effectively to the students in accordance with national guidelines and school policy;
• Working closely with the Student Welfare Team to ensure appropriate pastoral care of students;
• Working closely with the appropriate Year Head as a Form Tutor with responsibility for the pastoral care of a group of students and for monitoring and recording their overall academic progress.

Accountable To

Principal Teacher of Chemistry

Key Responsibilities

TO THE STUDENTS:

• To help support a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the Department which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest and work in the subject area; to ensure that they are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met;
• To encourage students to develop a sense of community with emphasis on commitment and cooperation;
• To work with the Chemistry department and Deputy Head: Academic in ensuring that each student’s work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements, that records of assessment are kept in line with school policy and that pupils are aware of their progress;
• To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues;
• To assist the Faculty of Science in organising departmental events as required by the Head and Deputy Head: Academic;
• To work with the department in offering and administering a range of relevant extra-curricular activities.

TO THE DEPARTMENT:

• To attend departmental meetings as required in the department and by school policy;
• To support the Chemistry department in syllabus development, the generation of schemes of work and support materials;
• To keep abreast of relevant educational developments and to attend appropriate in-service training;
• To keep the department informed of any pupil who might be experiencing difficulties at any time;
• To support activities out-with the classroom, such as trips, vis its or competitions which underpin and/or enhance the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• To work with the Faculty of Science and to liaise with others on the department’s contribution to cross-curricular skills, themes and discussions;
• To participate in the school’s system of professional review;
• To support the organisation and supervision of the training of any student teachers attached to the department;
• To assist in ensuring that the department’s stock and equipment are well maintained and managed;
• To manage and participate in the faculty’s contribution to the extra-curricular activities programme.TO THE SCHOOL:
• To work with colleagues to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour throughout the school;
• To advise the Form Tutor of any pupil who needs care or help or who does not respond to acceptable codes of conduct;
• To become familiar with and practise the rules and guidelines on Health and Safety and to ensure that pupils are aware of them and comply with them;
• To carry out a share of the supervisory duties in accordance with published schedules;
• To maintain high personal standards of punctuality and appearance;
• To follow guidelines and meet deadlines for recording and reporting pupil progress;
• To seek the Head’s authorisation for any anticipated absence from school; to give as much notice as possible of unavoidable absence through sickness and to indicate work for classes to follow in case of absence;
• To attend all relevant Staff Meetings and in-service days and any training courses recommended by the Head, Senior Deputy or Deputy Head: Academic;
• To make recommendations for the continuity of teaching in the Department in the absence of colleagues;
• To attend all Parent/Staff Meetings or other meetings about students as required by the Head or Deputy Heads;
• To complete student reports and to oversee the completion of student reports by members of the department, according to the guidelines and deadlines for reporting;
• To be responsible for the security and safe use of valuable items held by the department;
• To report to the facilities management team any damage to departmental areas, equipment, furniture and fittings.

About the School

As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.

The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.

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