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HULL CITY COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION

SER.VICE AREA: Learning & Culture POSITION NO:

SECTION: Newland School for Girls GRADE: MPS

JOB TITLE: Teacher of Science DATE PREPARED: March 2017

JOB HOLDER: REPORTING TO: Head of Department – Science DIGNITY AT WORK: To show, at all times, a personal commitment to treating all pupils, parents and colleagues in a fair and respectful way, which gives positive regard to people’s differences and individuality (for example, their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or religion) and assists in ensuring equal access to services and employment opportunities for everyone. PURPOSE:

To provide an efficient and effective Science Department by  Having responsibility for delivering good quality Science lessons.  Assisting in establishing and maintaining general organisation and order of the school and implementing agreed curricular and pastoral policies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Carry out the professional duties of a main grade teacher as detailed in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Act 1999. 2 Plan and prepare lessons in the agreed department format. 3 Set and mark work within the agreed department and school policy. 4 Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in the agreed department and school policy. 5 Participate in any arrangements within an agreed national framework for the appraisal and performance of teachers. 6 Participate in reviews of his/her teaching and the subsequent training to enable professional development. 7 Co-operate with the Head Teacher and Assistant Head Teacher on the development of methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements. 8 Assist in establishing and maintaining general organisation and order of the school 9 Participate in meetings in the school which relate to the efficient management of the school or the objective of raising standards within the department and school. 10 Undertake all necessary work to enable pupils to enter public examinations. 11 Manage and supervise any support staff allocated to work in the classroom. 12 Perform the role of a form tutor. 13 Have a high regard for Health and Safety of pupils. 14 To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person’s in accordance with Safeguarding Children in Education under the provisions of the Education Act 2002 section 175. GENERAL:

1. The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

2. The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

3. The postholder must be flexible to ensure the operational needs of the Council are met. This includes the undertaking of duties of a similar nature and responsibility as and when required, throughout the various work places in the Council.

4. To promote the Council’s Equal Opportunity Employment Policy.

5. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) and other associated legislation places responsibilities for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the postholder’s responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Safety Policy and Programme. Specific details are outlined in the Departmental Safety Policy.

6. Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.

DIMENSIONS:

1. Responsibility for Staff:

2. Responsibility for Customer/Clients

Pupils Teaching Assistants Visitors to school

3. Responsibility for Budgets

4. Responsibility for Physical Resources

Ensure safe keeping of pupil records, text books, IT equipment, fabric & furnishings of the classroom. DECISION MAKING: These decisions should relate specifically to the principal accountabilities

Strict routine: Has detailed rules, instructions and/or subject to rigid supervision.

Routine: Has standard procedures and/or continuous or close supervision.

Semi-routine: Has numerous standard procedures and/or general supervision.

Standardised: Makes frequent decisions and exercises initiative and interpretation of set rules and policies with only limited supervision/managerial direction required.

Broadly defined: Needs to achieve objectives with only broad policy/procedures/ restraints, requiring wide discretion and only subject to minimal managerial direction.

ORGANISATION CHART: Headteacher ↑ Deputy Headteacher ↑ Head of Department ↑ Teacher

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/MENTAL SKILLS: Only include the essential requirements to undertake the principal accountabilities

1. Qualifications – Requirement: Qualified Teacher Status. Degree in a Related subject.

2. Knowledge – Requirement: Awareness of National Strategies. Excellent teaching skills. Ability to create a climate for learning within the classroom. Good organisational skills. Familiarity with attainment data and target setting. Willingness to learn and develop professionally. Familiarity with a range of ICT programs.

3. Experience – Requirement: Excellent classroom practice. Teaching across the full ability and 11-16 age range in a comprehensive school.

4. Specific Skills – Requirement: Interest/skills in the use of ICT. Passionate about teaching Science. Innovative approaches to classroom teaching. Good relationships with students. Ability to motivate girls of all abilities. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Within Service Area/Section:

Pupils, SLT, Academic & Pastoral Links, Departmental Staff, Support Staff.

2. With Any Other Council Areas

Primary Schools

3. With External Bodies to the Council

Appropriate contact with parents and governors

INTERPERSONAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:.

1. Self motivated and confident.

Commitment to raising standards of pupil attainment.

High personal expectations and high expectations for girls and school.

Flexible and willing to accept change.

Team player.

Verbal i) The post-holder is required to use basic courtesy, tact, clear articulation on simple instruction.

ii) The post-holder is required to use influencing skills, basic caring or counselling, negotiating and training skills.

iii) The post-holder is required to use highly developed influencing, caring, advocacy, negotiating and training skills.

2. Written i) The post-holder is required to use basic written/email correspondence conveying simple instructions, guidance or information

ii) The post-holder is required to exchange complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences and write fairly complex reports to others leading to day to day decisions. THINKING CHALLENGE/MENTAL DEMANDS: To provide an efficient and effective service as a teacher in the school

To be committed and motivated to the objective of raising standards in the department and the school

To have a flexible approach to work as the post-holder is required to work his/her hours to meet the operational needs of the school.

To be committed and motivated to the objective of raising achievement in the school.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Effort and/or Strain – (tiredness, aches and pains over and above that normally incurred in a day to day office environment)

Not applicable Moderate

Low High Y

Very High

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions – (exposure to objectionable, uncomfortable or noxious conditions over and above that normally incurred in a day to day office environment).

Not applicable Moderate Y

Low High

Very High

EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:

Exposure to objectionable situations over and above that normally incurred in a day to day office environment Not applicable Moderate

Low High Y

Very High Intense

This Job Description conveys a full and accurate description of the job:

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