TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY - PERSON SPECIFICATION Pangbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job Title: Teacher of Chemistry Department: Science Qualifications Essential Desirable Method of assessment Relevant degree or equivalent Able to teach Chemistry to GCSE Able to teach Biology/Physics to GCSE PGCE or QTS (underway or complete) Able to teach Chemistry to A Level ⭐ ⭐ Application form Interview ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Skills and Special Aptitudes Essential Desirable Method of assessment Application form Interview References Assessment exercise Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Organisational skills within the classroom and on visits Ability to link topics across the syllabus Ability to develop good examination technique in pupils, in particular, drawing out the skills of analysis and evaluation Ability to ensure that all students and parents have regular feedback on progress Ability to create a stimulating learning environment and facilitate and enthusiasm for learning, in order to make it possible for all students to achieve their potential Detailed knowledge of examination requirements Knowledge to link subject content with career ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ opportunities Ability to use innovative teaching methods ⭐ Personal Qualities Essential Desirable Method of assessment Interview Assessment exercise ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Passion and enthusiasm for teaching Science Ability to relate to teenagers A desire and capacity to understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual pupils along with the ability to use differentiation in teaching Capability of maintaining high standards and being excellent practitioners in the classroom Ability to encourage in students the enjoyment of the subject, and a responsibility for their own learning A sense of humour and integrity Enthusiasm to collaborate with colleagues Ambition to progress professionally within the subject Capacity to take calculated risks in teaching Other shared interests with pupils through house or extra-curricular activities Self-awareness ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Special requirements Essential Desirable Method of assessment Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children Compliance with Pangbourne College’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Current driving licence ⭐ ⭐ ⭐