Teacher of Physics

Job Title - Teacher of Physics

Nuneaton Academy

Salary: £35,000 to £52,000 (United Learning Pay structure)

Start Date: TBC

Key Responsibilities:

·        Develops and prepares learning materials

·        Delivers learning

·        Monitors and assess performance

·        Reports progress against targets

·        Manages pupil behaviour and standards

·        Manages Health and Safety

·        Contributes towards department tasks

·        Is responsive to the School’s agreed policies

·        Contributes towards the work of project groups established to guide and monitor school development

·        Contributes towards the work of project groups established to guide and monitor school development

·        Provides guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters, on their further education and careers

·        Communicate and consult with outside agencies, parents or guardians as appropriate

·        Participates in directed meetings related to the curriculum, pastoral arrangements or administration of the school

·        Participates in staff development programmes as agreed with the Senior Management Team and colleagues

·        Keeps up to date with relevant initiatives and development in area of expertise.

·        Looks for and uses opportunities to support the development of the whole child through spiritual, moral, social and cultural activities

Qualifications

·        Degree level qualification

·        Postgraduate professional Qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Education 2. Communication

Person Specification

·        Applies effective verbal communication skills

·        Presents information and ideas clearly, by using language appropriate to audience

·        Positively influences the opinions of others through factual discussion

·        Adapts personal style to suit individual situation and needs

·        Creates an environment of trust by delivering on promises

·        Utilises report-writing skills to accurately reflect a situation through positive language 3. Other Skills Required for Role

·        Exercises flexibility in order to accommodate changes in work priorities

·        Balances tasks and resources in the organisation of a wide range of activities

·        Provides contingencies to deal with the unexpected

·        Thinks clearly and logically in working through a problem making referrals as appropriate

·        Anticipates workload and plans ahead

·        Monitors progress against key performance indicators

·        Makes routine decisions based upon guidelines and procedures laid down in the established framework

·        Contributes towards the effective delivery of performance targets, objectives and standards set at department level

·        Leads by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment 5. Leadership/Management skills.