MURRAY PARK SCHOOL Headteacher: Mr M. Owen MURRAY ROAD, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DE3 9LL TEL: (01332) 515921 FAX: (01332) 519146 www.murraypark.derby.sch.uk email: recruitment@murraypark.derby.sch.uk Lead Teacher of Science Main Payscale + TLR 2c Starting September 2016 Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We hope that this information will assist you in considering your application. The application is by letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) and application form. In your letter please outline why you would be suitable for this post and detail any relevant experience. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th May at 1pm. If you have not heard anything by 20th May 2016 your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview date in due course. Please feel free to contact us for a preliminary visit If you require any further information please contact our HR Department on 01332 540006 or email recruitment@murraypark.derby.sch.uk
Murray Park School Job Description Lead Teacher of Science Title: Salary: Responsible to: Framework: Teacher of Science Main Pay Scale + TLR 2c Head of Subject (Science and ICT) To work within the framework of teachers pay and conditions, current legislation and the policies of the school. Duties as a Classroom Teacher Teaching in an agreed curriculum area Planning structured lessons that meet the needs of individual students Sharing plans and teaching resources with colleagues Maintaining records, marking and assessment of pupils work according to school and departmental policies, external examination and national curriculum requirements Reporting on pupils as required by the school policy and national curriculum requirements Using school procedures to maintain your teaching area/s to a standard that motivates pupils and meets health and safety requirements Following safe working practices in all your teaching and duty situations Supporting the tutorial system as required. Key Tasks To be responsible to the Head of Subject for teaching duties within the department curriculum area. To work in accordance with the school s Curriculum Policy Statement and the aims and objectives of the Science department. To teach in Key Stages Three and Four, responding to departmental policy, KS3 National Curriculum guidelines and KS4 syllabus. To liaise with other members of the department in the delivery of Science, undertaking a fair and equitable share of the work by helping to develop and prepare teaching materials for use within the department and cross-curricular themes as required. To maintain records, marking and assessment of pupils work according to the departmental assessment policy, National Curriculum requirements and Key Stage Four course requirements. To monitor progress of students and report to parents in line with school procedures for recording and reporting. To set and mark homework as indicated by the department and school homework timetable in accordance with the departmental homework policy.
To contribute to the organisation of displays of work within the school, and in particular to be responsible for provision of a motivating learning environment in an identified area of the department. To follow school procedures for maintaining the standards of furniture, fittings and equipment in your teaching areas. To attend departmental meetings, general school meetings and Parents meetings as appropriate. To be responsible for and follow adopted safe working practice in accordance with the latest Health and Safety regulations. To fulfil a role within the tutor system and actively support the work of heads of Year To participate in relevant INSET to enhance teaching effectiveness. In addition to the duties described in the generic teacher s job description the following are the main responsibilities of the post: Collaboration with the Head of Science and Computing and Progress Leaders and post holders to plan and implement curriculum change and innovation. Working with lead practitioners in order to lead the development of teaching and learning materials to support curriculum innovation. Supporting colleagues in implementing curriculum change. Supporting colleagues in developing their teaching practice. Working with colleagues to identify students who are at risk of underachieving in KS3 and KS4. Designing, resourcing and delivering intervention programmes at KS3 and KS4 to improve the rates of progress of underachieving students. Tracking the progress of students who had been at risk of underachieving and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of our intervention programmes. Attending meetings, conferences and keeping up-to-date with curriculum innovation; sharing these new ideas with the department. Co-ordinating and contributing to the department s enrichment programme. In return we offer the successful candidate: TLR 2.c A range of opportunities for professional development including our own CPD programme. The opportunity to join a very experienced and supportive department. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other tasks/duties as directed by the Headteacher that are commensurate with the responsibilities of a teacher.
MURRAY PARK SCHOOL PERSON SPEC LEAD TEACHER SCIENCE Essential Desirable Experience Teaching experience in at least one school A track record of outstanding teaching Qualifications Relevant Honours Degree and Qualified Teacher Status Knowledge Full working knowledge of Science National Curriculum for KS3 Knowledge and experience of GCSE Science courses Experience and knowledge of ICT opportunities in Science Skills/Abilities To motivate students To work with other staff in a team Well-developed inter-personal skills The ability to work under pressure Personal Qualities A positive outlook, well-motivated, enthusiastic & energetic. Commitment to improvement/staff development. The desire to succeed. Good attendance and punctuality record. Commitment to supporting the full life of the school. Professional appearance and manner. Enhanced Criminal Record check. A good sense of humour
Science and ICT Department The newly created Science and ICT department delivers separate Sciences at KS4, Computer Science and GCSE ICT as well as the combined Double Science GCSE qualification at KS4. At KS3 pupils follow the Exploring Science Scheme with assessments throughout the year. The seven Science staff cover the 3 Science disciplines at KS3, whilst the four ICT specialists cover all elements of ICT teaching. There is a formal end of KS3 test is carried out in May for all Y9 pupils. Both the Science and ICT Departments are currently successful and well-resourced departments. There are eight science laboratories all of which have access to audio-visual equipment and ICT provision. The department is also equipped with a set of 30 netbooks for our exclusive use. The eight laboratories are split between two buildings and three prep rooms. There are two technicians that support the technical provision within Science and two ICT technicians to support provision across the whole school. There are also seven ICT suites of 24 PCs across the school with two additional smaller suites and our Mac Suite of eight PCs. Teaching and learning have been the focus of staff development with many exciting initiatives being introduced into these areas. At KS4 Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught by specialist teachers and all staff are able to teach a second Science discipline to KS4 level. All KS3 students have 3 hours a week learning Science, with an hour a week of ICT. All of KS4 have a double option of 5 hours a week of Science with ICT and Computer Science being part of the Options process and offered as a single option choice. The separate Sciences have are allocated an additional option place if students wish to follow this course. The Science and ICT Department values pupils participation in extra-curricular activities. We lead and take part in Enrichment days during the year that involve collaborative activities using Science, Information Technology and Engineering with the Design and Technology department. This is an exciting time to join the school and the department. The Science and ICT department forms a cohesive and supportive group and will welcome the input of an additional enthusiastic and innovative teacher. The successful candidate will find a culture of realistic self-evaluation within the department and subsequently a desire to constantly improve and push the boundaries of our performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a new teacher to work with a strong team to make a real impact upon pupil progress. Further opportunities for staff development are promoted within the department and the school as a whole. If you would like further information or to discuss any aspects of the post then please contact me at the school. Helen Whalley (Helen.Whalley@murraypark.derby.sch.uk) Head of Subject: Science & ICT