Teddington School, Broom Road, , TW11 9PJ T 020 8943 0033 W www.teddingtonschool.org E [email protected]

Headteacher: John Wilkinson MA NPQH

Dear Candidate April 2017

Thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Subject Leader Biology at Teddington School, we have included the Job Description and Person Specification for the position.

The successful applicant will be joining the school at a very exciting time. Since joining the school in April 2014 the Governors, staff and I have worked together to build on the strengths of this very successful school. We have redefined the vision and values of the school and reinvigorated all policies and procedures that ensure we meet our aim of ensuring the success of all students regardless of starting point in this high achieving community comprehensive school. We have achieved great success over this period of development because we have invested heavily in the professional development of all of our staff as we are committed to ensuring all members of our school community benefit by being part of our school.

In September 2015 we were approached by the DfE and Local Authority to consider taking on the leadership, with , of a local Multi Trust to improve standards at Twickenham and Hampton Academies. Following Governor and DfE agreement, that work has begun and we are excited about the ways we can ensure the success of the students across our local community.

The opening of our new Sixth Form, in its own impressive building, has been very successful and candidates will enjoy the opportunity to be part of the growth of that provision and helping ensure it becomes the first choice for post 16 education by our young people. We share a commitment to the professional development of our colleagues and invest heavily in bespoke training and supporting further academic study.

If you do decide to apply please be aware that the closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday 3 May.. However please note we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

It is very important that you include a telephone number for both day and evening so that we may contact you by telephone if necessary.

If you have any further queries about the school or the post, or would like to make a preliminary visit, please do not hesitate to contact our Acting Curriculum Leaders, Elliott Josypenko, or Charlotte Watts on telephone number 02 9843 0033.

For those wishing to apply, please complete our application form (please note CVs will not be accepted) and submit it:

By email to: [email protected] By post to: Teddington School Recruitment Broom Road Teddington TW11 9PJ

Teddington School is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Registered Company Number: 8130502. Registered Office: Teddington School, Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ

Thank you for considering Teddington School for the next phase in your career and I very much look forward to receiving an application from you.

Yours sincerely

John Wilkinson Headteacher

Science Department

‘I am among those who think science has great beauty. A scientist in a laboratory is not only a technician: he / she is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale ‘Marie Curie

The Team Acting Curriculum Leader – Mr Elliott Josypenko Acting Curriculum Leader & i/c Biology – Mrs Charlotte Watts Assistant Curriculum Leader i/c Chemistry– Mrs Mary Walshe Assistant Curriculum Leader i/c Physics– Mr David Knocker Science Teacher – Mrs Anchal Sangar Science Teacher – Mr Stephen Evans Science Teacher – Ms Alice Dawe ( Head of Year 8) Science Teacher – Mrs Deborah Straughn Science Teacher – Mr Joe Taylor Science Teacher – Mr Jung-Taek Oh Science Teacher - Mr Luke Whelan Lead Technician – Mrs Delyth Wainer Science Technician x 2 Miss Jessica Dudley and Ms Lana Zuhdi

Our team of hardworking and dedicated teachers are both supportive and welcoming. Our doors are always open, please feel free to come and speak to us.

GCSE Results Our GCSE results over several years highlight the commitment and drive of our team to continue to improve GCSE results. Please note that the new GCSE specifications were assessed from 2012 (in Core Science and 2013 for Additional and Separate Sciences). Also the current year 10 students have started the news specifications (linear) which will be assessed in July 2018.

Core Science GCSE

A*- C A-A* 3LP 4LP 5LP 2012 80% 19% 2013 75% 22% 2014 83% 21% 77% 34% 9% 2015 88% 19% 78% 31% 4% 2016 79% 19% 79% 35% 10% National 53% 6% (2016)

Additional Science GCSE A*- C A-A* 3LP 4LP 5LP 2012 75% 22% 2013 86% 28% 2014 85% 26% 77% 37% 9% 2015 80% 28% 73% 42% 13% 2016 76% 24% National 60% 9% (2016)

Biology GCSE A*- C A-A* 3LP 4LP 5LP 2012 98% 59% 2013 100% 51% 2014 100% 72% 95% 76% 34% 2015 100% 67% 95% 72% 31% 2016 95% 54% 95% 76% 36% National 91% 41% (2016)

Chemistry GCSE A*- C A-A* 3LP 4LP 5LP 2012 95% 59% 2013 100% 46% 2014 100% 71% 95% 76% 36% 2015 100% 66% 98% 72% 38% 2016 94% 52% 95% 75% 37% National 90% 42% (2016)

Physics GCSE A*- C A-A* 3LP 4LP 5LP 2012 100% 59% 2013 98% 58% 2014 100% 69% 88% 76% 36% 2015 97% 56% 92% 66% 23% 2016 93% 46% 88% 74% 38% National 91% 42% (2016)

BTEC awards in Applied Science A*- G A*- C A-A* equivalent equivalent equivalent 2012 QCF Level 2 certificate in 90% 90% 0% Applied Science 2013 QCF Level 2 certificate in 100% 98% 7% Applied Science 2014 NQF Principles of Applied 100% 93% 0% Science 2014 NQF Application of Applied 100% 59% 0% Science 2015 NQF Principles of Applied 96% 50% 0% Science 2015 NQF Application of Applied 100% 83% 14% Science 2016 NQF Principles of Applied 100% 0% 0% Science 2016 NQF Application of Applied 100% 50% 0% Science

Key Stage 5

Qualification No entered Teddington National Teddington National A*-B A*-B A*-C A*-C AS Biology 14 29% 34% 57% 51% A2 Biology 7 57% 51% 80% 73% AS Chemistry 11 55% 37% 82% 54% A2 Chemistry 10 70% 58% 90% 77% AS Physics 8 50% 37% 75% 54% A2 Physics 8 50% 52% 63% 71%

Our working environment

With views of the Thames, the Science department is able to offer students and staff a calm and enjoyable working environment. We are housed in five state of the art specialist laboratories, five demonstration classrooms and associated ‘prep’ rooms. We also have portable ICT facilities as well as access to the school’s dedicated ICT rooms.

In September 2014, Teddington School welcomed its first Sixth Form Intake and the department has gained two new specially designed ‘A’ level laboratories and a Science Physics studio in the purpose built sixth form block.

Each Science laboratory and demonstration classroom has an interactive whiteboard and the department works collaboratively to develop their usage. We have an extensive shared area where resources are shared amongst all of the teachers and technicians within the department. We have just invested in new data logging equipment with associated sensors and this is having a significant impact on developing teaching and learning.

We also have a science staff work area with associated computers and bank of reference textbooks.

The Science department was inspected by OFSTED as part of the subject specific reviews, this work formed part of the Maintaining Curiosity report into Science education in schools. The subject visit inspection looked into four key areas, which included Achievement and Standards, Quality of Teaching and Learning and Leadership and Management. The overall effectiveness was judged to be outstanding.

The Curriculum

Combined Science is taught throughout the school. The emphasis is on showing how the various areas of Science inter-relate to explain scientific and technological aspects of our lives.

In Year 7 to 9 Science is taught in units as part of our ‘in house schemes of work’ which reflect the investigative nature of the Science National Curriculum. We have recently re- written our Key Stage 3 schemes of work in line with the new KS3 curriculum and use Collins KS3 Science as a teaching resource.

Setting by ability occurs in Years 7 – 11. To help students get the attention they deserve, we set early in Year 7 using our own school based test, taking account of their primary school

SATs scores and teacher assessments. Setting is monitored and reviewed each term. We have a highly sophisticated tracking system within the department which is used to support the whole school marking policy. The department is committed to developing an innovative and flexible curriculum, making full use of the opportunities offered by our new building.

At Key Stage 4, most students study the AQA Core Science A specification in Year 10 and in Year 11 the majority of students will study the Additional Science GCSE following the AQA specification. In September 2004, the department introduced separate Science GCSEs following the AQA specification in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This option is available to the most able students in Science and has been extremely popular, the number of students studying this course has grown year on year. We also introduced BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science for some of our year 11 students, this is aimed for students who would prefer a vocational approach to studying the scientific concepts and this has also been successful as an alternative pathway. The course has now been superseded by BTEC Principles of Applied Science and BTEC Application of Science. As a result of the new government attainment and progress measures the BTEC course in Science has now ceased.

Our well-equipped sixth form centre opened in September 2014. We currently offer AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics at AS level and, from September 2015, at A level. The department has attracted a considerable number of students to all three Science A level courses.

The department runs a very successful lower school science club to enable students to extend their practical and investigative skills, several students also use this club to provide opportunities to carry out work as part of their CREST award. We also offer a range of extra- curricular activities which include water rockets construction for the National Physics Laboratory (NPL) water rocket challenge in the summer, technology challenges such as SATRO and various competitions. As part of the Curriculum Enhancement we arrange visits to the National History Museum, Zoo and the Science Museum as well as organising outside speakers and science ambassadors from a range of different fields to speak to students about life as a scientist. We have also established good links with local scientific institutions such as NPL; we are able to carry out liquid nitrogen demonstrations because they provide us with the expertise and resources. We have also set up a forensic Science day which the students enjoyed – our triple award Physics students also enjoyed an educational visit to CERN, Geneva this year where we visited the large Hadron collider. We are always looking for opportunities to enrich the learning experience of Science as well as enhancing the knowledge and understanding in our G&T students.

British Science Week which occurs annually during March is a major event in the departments’ calendar and during the week we organise lots of activities, competitions and challenges for all students. Students actively participate in the event.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the further development of our department and, through this, support the development of Science Education in our technological and multi-cultural society. We look forward to welcoming you to our department.

JOB DESCRIPTION – SUBJECT LEADER FOR BIOLOGY MPS – UPS Outer London + TLR2b

Responsible to: Curriculum Leader for Science Responsible for: Teachers and students in your charge. Liaising with: Teaching and support staff, external agencies and parents, Curriculum Leader and department colleagues.

PURPOSE OF POST  To support the Curriculum Leader within science and provide professional leadership of the physics department  To raise standards of student achievement in the curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress  To monitor and ensure the teaching practice of others maximises learning  To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the curriculum area,

RESPONSIBILITIES  To develop appropriate schemes of work, resources, and teaching and learning strategies  The day-to-day management and operation of the physics department  To monitor student progress against targets  To identify underachievement and implement effective intervention strategies  To implement and evaluate school policies and procedures  To work with the Curriculum Leader to develop Improvement Plans which are relevant to the needs of students and to the aims of the school  To ensure the delivery of appropriate, high quality courses which meet the needs of students, and complement the school priorities  To support curriculum development  To keep up to date with National Developments, teaching practice and methodology  To act as a positive role model  To support the Curriculum leader to ensure staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet these needs  To support the Curriculum leader to provide induction, monitoring and support of NQTs and new staff  To maintain personal expertise and share this with others  To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations  To establish consistency within the department, and in the implementation of policies  To ensure that attainment and achievement targets are met  To analyse and evaluate performance data  To produce reports on examination performance, including the use of value-added data  To ensure effective communication with parents of students  To liaise with relevant external organisations e.g. examination boards, local colleges

 To manage the available resources of staff, accommodation, money and equipment effectively and efficiently  To support extra-curricular activities in the Science department

Teaching:  To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work carried out in school and elsewhere  To deliver a designated programme of teaching  To prepare and update subject materials  To ensure a high quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external standards  To ensure that Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are reflected in the learning experience of students  To mark, grade and give written and verbal diagnostic feedback as required  To maintain discipline in accordance with school policy and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework  To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep records as required  To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students  To carry out assessment of students as required by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures  To set clear and challenging targets for each student that build on prior attainment  To ensure the effective deployment of classroom support  To be familiar with the needs of students with SEN and plan appropriately to meet those needs

Pastoral System  To be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students  To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the group as a whole  To liaise with the Head of Year to ensure the implementation of the school’s Pastoral System  To register students, accompany them to assemblies and encourage their participation in other aspects of school life  To monitor students uniform and diary according to school policy  To evaluate and monitor the progress of students and maintain records as required  To contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and other reports  To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and to make recommendations on how these may be resolved  To communicate with parents and external bodies concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff  To contribute to PSHCE, enterprise and work related learning according to school policy  To apply the school’s behaviour management systems

Other Professional Requirements

 To continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods  To engage actively in the Performance Review process  To take part in the school’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development  To attend and contribute to meetings called in accordance with the meeting schedule of the school  To contribute to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school  To work as a member of a team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school  To help implement, and adhere to the school’s quality procedures  To unequivocally uphold the values of Teddington School  To undertake any other specific duties as specified in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) not mentioned in the above and linked to the appropriate salary scale

Whilst every effort has been made to outline the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to carry out any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

The Governors will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustment to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled applicants, or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

This job description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the job title and salary.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Part A

EXPERIENCE Experience of teaching Biology in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 Interest and ability to develop Biology at all age groups Leadership or involvement in an initiative that has resulted in improved student outcomes

Part B

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Good Honours degree in Science, Biology or relevant subject PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status

SKILLS/ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE Achieve lessons graded ‘Good’ or above Excellent written and communication skills, including appropriate ICT skills A secure knowledge of the importance of data as a means both to measure and to extend progress A high level of organisational skills The ability to create a stimulating visual environment in the classroom Commitment to extra curricular provision

PERSONAL QUALITIES Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to prioritise and manage time and meet deadlines Motivation to work with children and young people Able to form good relationships with students, staff, governors and parents A commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to contribute to furthering their own learning through CPD Commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunities policies Personal drive and energy to motivate and inspire staff and students Integrity Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the school’s values and behaviours

Teddington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS

Please read these notes before completing the application form

It will help us if you follow these instructions:

 We would prefer you to fill in your application using Word or a word compatible format and submit it by email. Please include everything you wish the panel to consider on the form rather than in any separate document or covering email.

 Please give the full name and title of both your referees, and ensure that the full address, telephone numbers and email addresses are included. Your referees will be contacted if you are shortlisted.

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 Teddington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All our staff are required to complete a DBS check (formally known as Criminal Records Bureau) and declare previous convictions.

 We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and aim for our staff to reflect the school community. It will help us to monitor the success of our recruitment strategies if you complete the ethnic monitoring information page of the application form. The information you provide will be treated as confidential and will not be made available to the shortlisting panel.