Teacher of Biology

This vacancy is for either part time (min 0.6 FTE) or full time.

General Responsibilities

• To set high personal standards in presentation, punctuality, etc.

• To take a share in the general responsibilities of running the school and supervision of pupils, by

carrying out duties in accordance with published schedules.

• To undertake the role of Form Tutor as and when required and carry out all duties and connected

responsibilities including taking registers in accordance with regulatory requirements, contributing to the

PSHE programme and following up on all pastoral and academic concerns for individual pupils in the

form.

• To be aware of the school's policy statements and to comply with their recommendations and procedures.

people at the school.

• To support the College's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at the school.

• To comply with the College's Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

• To read daily notices and attend staff briefing and other staff meetings and act upon information or

arrangements.

• To attend assemblies when on site.

• To attend the Parents' Meetings for relevant year groups.

• To supervise and when possible, teach any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them.

• To participate in and co-operate with, the school's arrangements for the professional development of teacher performance.

• To demonstrate an interest in continuing professional development.

• To communicate effectively in meetings with colleagues, parents, etc.

• To communicate potentially important information to Form Tutors, Heads of Tier or the Assistant Heads.

Teaching Responsibilities

• To teach timetabled lessons and undertake all necessary preparation for the teaching of these lessons.

• To follow structured schemes of work which ensure continuity and progression from KS2 to KS3 and

within KS3, KS4 and KS5.

• To be responsible for the development of and the planning for the Biology department.

• To promote and observe of a healthy and safe working environment across the department, working closely

with the Senior Science Technician and Science Technicians.

• To ensure that pupils receive health and safety advice and follow any guidance, procedures and codes of

conduct/behaviour, particularly re practical's.

• To attend departmental Health and Safety Meetings

• To keep a check on absentees and follow up as appropriate.

• To select appropriate materials and methods of teaching including differentiated materials for children

with special educational needs and IEPs as appropriate.

• To establish good working relationships with groups and individuals and to encourage pupils to be

actively involved in their own learning.

• To promote and maintain an environment where pupils feel safe and able to learn.

• To set and mark homework in accordance with school and departmental policy.

• To monitor pupils' performance and notify form tutors of pupils who persistently fail to meet deadlines.

• To set work for classes in cases of planned absence and for unplanned absence, if possible. To ensure

that all equipment is available for such lessons.

• To keep records of pupils' progress and be prepared to discuss individual progress with relevant staff.

• To write reports on pupils' progress and provide grades in keeping with the school's Assessment Recording and Reporting Policy by the required deadline.

• To prepare comments for references as requested.

• To set and mark internal examinations. To invigilate such examinations as required.

• To submit estimated grades for external examinations and assist with the collation of Controlled

Assessment marks.

• To know and comply with the requirements of the examination boards. To conduct or invigilate

examinations of any kind including Controlled Assessment in accordance with such requirements.

• To review one's work both individually and within the school as a whole.

• To communicate with the Head of Department over matters of curriculum, resources, classroom

management and discipline.

• To attend departmental meetings and to contribute to departmental discussions about policy, teaching

methods, future plans, etc. To assist in the implementation of any agreed policy.

• To contribute to extra-curricular activities, e.g. competitions, concerts, productions, visits.

• To prepare for and assist with Open Day, Prizegiving and other major school occasions.

• To ensure that care is taken of departmental resources.

• To promote the study and enjoyment of Biology within classes and within the College as a whole.

• To liaise with the College Librarian regarding publications, texts and other media which supports modern

languages learning within the school.

• To be responsible for the regular provision of 'Biology clinics' whereby pupils can access further subject specific help outside of lesson time.

specific help outside of lesson time.

• To liaise, as necessary, with EAL and Learning Support teachers.

Co-Curricular and Additional Duties

In keeping with normal practice in Independent Boarding Schools, all non-resident teaching staff will, in addition

to any teaching responsibilities, put their skills and talents at the disposal of the College for the benefit of the

children in the following ways:-

• To contribute to the extra-curricular provision which might include undertaking supervised prep and

offering non-curricular after school clubs or activities.

• All non-boarding teaching staff will contribute to boarding activities and supervision to include weekend

days and evening duties.

• To contribute to the programme of Saturday Specials and/or Saturday morning activities and/or fixtures

on a regular basis.

• All additional activities are greatly appreciated. In most cases, staff will exceed these requirements and in

all cases it is understood that the overall commitment of any individual must be taken into account.

Hours of work

• During College terms, the Teacher of Biology will work all hours while the College is in session.

• Additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required as necessary for the proper

performance of duties in an independent boarding school.

• Staff are expected to contribute to the co-curricular and boarding activities programme, including

occasional evening and weekend duties.

• All teaching members of staff are expected to complete one evening duty per week as a support tutor in a

boarding house.

Scarborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, online presence checks, prohibition orders and an Enhanced DBS.