Science Teacher Job Description

Responsibility Title:
Hours:

Science Teacher
Part time;
Monday and Wednesday  - 8.30 - 4.30

Location:
Salary:

Full time potential
Learning Hub - East School and Offsite across London Zones 1 - 6
From £28,500 FTE per annum £11,500 for 2 days.

Summary of the responsibility:

As 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, teachers wishing to work on a one to one basis to supplement their hours 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.

TCW Teacher Responsibilities:

Teaching/Planning Lessons

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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

3.  Oversee your assigned students’ science progress
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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.

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7.  Oversee the administration and marking of evidence submitted for qualifications you teach, liaising with the subject leads.
8.  Mark, assess, track and document your students’ progress in line with school policy, conducting baseline and half-term

assessments.

9.  Write detailed half-termly/end of assignment reports and any other interim reports using good English and following all

requested deadlines.

10.  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.

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12.  Sign in and fully utilise the Lesson Tracker 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.

13.  Be prepared to cover other teachers’ sessions as required, and to transfer between working offsite and onsite as required

by the school.

14.  Prepare for and be supportive of lesson observations, and attend termly appraisal/observation feedback sessions - these

are likely to take place after school.

15.  Arrive in time to start sessions at the agreed time and location. Report any issue immediately to the Education Team and

students/their families.

16.  Liaise with the Teaching and Learning team if you require additional support.

Supporting Student Development

17.  Read the supplied background history of any assigned student taking particular note of their needs.
18.  Attend an initial meeting for new students where possible and attempt to engage with the student making them feel

comfortable in your presence.

19.  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.

20.  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.

21.  Meet with professionals connected to your student(s) and attend educational reviews to discuss their progress as required.
22.  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

23.  Keep in regular contact with the Education Team through email, text and/or conversation regarding a student’s education

and welfare.

24.  Report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any safeguarding concerns that arise, record them on MyConcern and follow

any tasks set in a timely manner.

25.  Train and regularly update to level 2 Safeguarding standard and keep updated with relevant KCSIE documentation.
26.  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

27.  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.

28.  Be well presented and polite during work time, especially when meeting students, parents, staff and professionals.
29.  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.

30.  Approve weekly timesheets at the end of each week as directed by the finance team.
31.  Be responsible for your own expenses, including completing expense forms in a timely manner.
Person Specification:
Essential

An honours degree or equivalent professional qualification.

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(relevant professional experience working with young people in an educational setting will also be considered).
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Ability to teach Science 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.
A knowledge of:

The current curriculum for all Key Stages

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o  Working with children with SEN/behavioural needs
o  Different teaching practices
o  Pedagogy
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Safeguarding

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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.

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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.

 Desirable

●  Qualified Teacher Status.
●  A-levels in a Science subject.
●  Ability to teach Maths and English to a foundation GCSE level with provided curriculums.
●  Experience of working in a creative environment.
●  Creative background.
●  Experience of working in a charity.
●  This responsibility is available to any TCW staff on or starting a salaried contract with the school
●  A-level (or equivalent) or above in an science subject
●  Comprehensive experience of teaching science curriculum to students with behavioural and/or Special Educational

Needs

●  Degree or above in science

The  job description is not an exhaustive list and there may be times when the Executive Headteacher or Headteacher will require
certain  tasks  to  be  undertaken  that  may  not  be  listed here. These will always fall within the policies and procedures of TCW and
within  the  remit  of  what  may  be  expected  in  your  role.  There  will  always  be  a  discussion  between  all  parties  on  whether  the
successful candidate feels they can manage these extra tasks.

Extra information:
This is a part time role. All salaried staff, regardless of their hours, are expected to attend all training sessions, including INSET and
training days, as part of their salary. This role is only expected to work onsite during term time with the exception of an additional 2
specified, out-of-term, office days (dates TBC in advance of the commencement of the school year or upon request) Official leave is
20 days per annum (8 days pro rata) to be taken out of school time, plus bank holidays, however, the rest of the school holidays staff
are only expected to work from home to the degree required to meet their duties though should be contactable as required.

This role will be directly managed by a Teaching and Learning Officer, and performance reviews will happen at least twice a year. It is
expected  that  all  successful  candidates  will  follow  the  policies  and  procedures  of  TCW  at  all  times  and  conduct themselves in a
manner that is deemed acceptable and appropriate by the CEO of TCW in accordance with the staff handbook.

All teachers will be required to meet a ‘good’ (green) level and always aim for 'outstanding’ (blue) in line with Ofsted guidelines and
TCW’s Teacher Standards for teaching and learning, professionalism and creativity. Those who do not meet TCW’s standards will be
offered  guidance  and  support  to  try  and  improve. Any teachers and members of management who do not consistently meet the
standard of at least good may also be required to attend extra, unpaid training.