CITY OF SCHOOL - TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY

1. An enthusiastic and well-qualified graduate is required from September 2017 to teach Chemistry at all levels throughout the school. The commitment will include Chemistry from KS3 to A level (and possibly some elementary general science to 10 and 11-year-olds). The post would suit either an experienced teacher or new entrant to the profession. Statutory induction will be provided for NQTs.

2. School is an H.M.C. independent day school of 929 boys from 10 to 18. The School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (93.6% of ‘A’ level entries bringing A* to B grades in 2016) and there is also much happening in terms of extra curricular activities. In August 1986 the school moved to magnificent newly built and newly equipped premises on a riverside site in the City - the main views from the school being St. Paul’s Cathedral, the new Globe Theatre, Bankside Tate Modern Art Gallery and the from to Westminster. However, perhaps the major joy of the school is the breadth of its ethnic, religious and social composition, very much reflecting the cosmopolitan mix of modern London.

3. Science is taken by all boys until the end of First Form (Year 7). Thereafter, science is taught as three separate subjects which are compulsory up to IGCSE. Most boys take all three sciences as separate IGCSE exams but a few take Double Award Science. Sets tend to contain a mix of abilities, and there is no distinction made between those who take Double Award and those who take separate subject GCSEs until a few weeks before the IGCSE exams. There are three lessons a week for each of the sciences in the three years preceding IGCSE. The IGCSE syllabus for all three sciences (and for Double Award) is Edexcel. Further details of the recent results can be found on the website.

4. At Sixth Form level, some 60 boys take Edexcel Chemistry for A Level.

5. Salary will be paid on the CLS scale (£32, 790 -£57,330 pa 2016-2017).

6. Further information about the School and a copy of the 2011 ISI Inspection report are available on the website. www.clsb.org.uk

7. The City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

8. An application form and further details are available from the School on 020 3680 6326 (fax 020 7329 6887) or e-mail the HR Advisor at: [email protected]

Closing date: Noon Tuesday 21 February 2017. Interviews will be held on 2 March 2017.

Job Description

ALL SUBJECT TEACHERS

1. Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities should be carried out in such a manner as to maintain and develop the well-being of the School.

2. General

All professional duties as outlined in the Contract of Employment.

3. Specific

a) Teaching

Planning and preparing of courses and lessons. Assessing, marking, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

Promoting the general progress, and well-being of individual pupils and groups of pupils.

Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils, both formally at Parents’ meetings and informally.

Exercising proper care of teaching materials, equipment and rooms. Following the agreed policies in the Departmental Handbook with regard to such matters as programmes of study, teaching methods, differentiation, S.E.N. and homework.

b) Assessments and Reports

Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.

c) Appraisal

Participating in the School’s appraisal arrangements as appraiser and/or appraisee. d) Further Training and Professional Development

Reviewing from time to time teaching methods and programmes of work. Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development as a Teacher.

Two INSETS per year one normally expected of each Teacher

e) Educational Methods

Advising and co-operating in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.

f) Discipline, Health and Safety

Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere, e.g. Risk Assessments.

g) Meetings

Participating, as required, in meetings at the School which relate to the curriculum for the School, or, the administration or the organisation of the School, including pastoral arrangements. Attendance at Staff Day meetings is obligatory.

h) Cover

Supervising and, when appropriate, teaching any pupils whose Teacher is not available to teach them. This is arranged by the Assistant Head using the “R” system.

i) Public Examinations

Ensuring familiarity with the current public examination requirements in their subject; participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments and participating in arrangements for pupils’ supervision during such examinations.

j) Form Tutoring/Extra-Curricular Activity

It is also expected that a subject teacher will

a.) become involved in the Form Tutoring, Pastoral and House systems as and when required and b.) participate in the various extra-curricular activities offered at CLS appropriate to his/her interests and skills. NQTs are usually allocated to a form Tutor Group, as Assistant Tutors in their first year at CLS. k) Duties

Carrying out “weekly duties” - (as mentioned in C5 above). Carrying out “non- tutor duties” (see C5/6 above) for those staff who are not Tutors

Teacher of Chemistry at the City of London School Person Specification

Qualifications

• Well qualified Graduate in the appropriate subject discipline. • DfE recognised Q.T.S is desirable. • NQTs are welcome

Method of Assessment: Production of certificates, references and interview.

Experience

• No full-time teaching experience required and an enthusiastic and well-qualified person starting out on his/her career would be considered, as would a candidate with several years of experience.

Method of Assessment: Contents of Application Form, Interview and Professional references.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the subject (as shown by qualifications and interview). • Proven track record of teaching the subject successfully.

Method of Assessment: Contents of Application Form, Interview and Professional references.

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills. • Effective classroom management and organisation to ensure a positive and safe learning environment. • Engaging classroom presence with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for encouraging wider debate and research, with the ability to encourage active and independent learning • Effective planning, assessment and record keeping. • An appreciation of pupils’ differing needs and an ability to employ flexible teaching strategies, as appropriate. • The ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with teaching and support staff. • The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.

Method of Assessment: Contents of Application Form, Interview and Professional references.

Commitment

• A desire to develop his/her professional knowledge, skills and experience in order to maximise pupils’ achievement. • A willingness to contribute to the overall life and well-being of the School. • Involvement in Pastoral system or other School extra-curricular activities.

Method of Assessment: Contents of Application Form, Interview and Professional references.

The City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.