Biology Teacher

JOB TITLE

Biology Teacher

DEPARTMENT

Science

LOCATION

Tianjin

SUPERVISOR

Head of Science

OBJECTIVES

A well-qualified teacher of Biology with at least two years’ experience of teaching at Senior / High School level (UK Key Stages 3-5 or equivalent).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum: 

• To teach Biology (and General Science) within the Science department. 

• To work with the Head of Science and other staff on the development of schemes of work, helping to build opportunities for: 

  1. Ensuring progression among all learners

  2. Active learning and engagement

  3. Assessment for learning 

  4. Meeting the needs of all learners, specifically through language support

  5. ICT 

  6. Enrichment and external links 

Learning: 

• To maintain up-to-date records of pupil progress across all aspects of performance 

• To ensure that your pupils make good or outstanding progress in Science 

• To deal effectively with behaviour, attendance and punctuality issues 

Assessment: 

• To carry out the regular assessment and marking of pupils' work, according to the departmental and whole school assessment and marking policy 

• To keep records of student attainment and progress 

• To monitor student achievement against school and national data at individual student and teaching group level, and to take action to improve achievement and combat identified under achievement 

• To carry out assessment and feedback

Policy: 

• To attend relevant meetings 

• To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Master or Head of Science

• To contribute to areas of departmental development as a member of the Science team 

Guidance & Welfare: 

Where appropriate, act as a form tutor, fulfilling the following functions: 

• To take overall responsibility for monitoring tutees’ academic and wider progress and development, acting in line with school policies in this area;

• To review progress and support pupils in target setting and action planning; 

• To ensure that all pupils are valued and treated according to the aims of the school. 

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) from a recognised university.

• Formal teacher training qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent).

Major: Biology, Science or a related field

Language: Excellent command of written/spoken English

Working experience: A minimum of two years of teaching experience

in teaching Biology.

EXPERTISE

• Excellent subject knowledge and an interest in current developments in science.

• Experience in curriculum design and implementation for senior school Biology.

• Knowledge of A-level/GCSE/IGCSE curriculums, their delivery and assessment.

• Familiarity with differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learning needs.

• Proficiency in assessment strategies, both formative and summative.

• Proficiency in using digital learning platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.) and multimedia tools for language instruction.

PREFERRED APTITUDES

• A passion for science and the ability to share this with as wide a range of pupils as possible

• Ability to integrate modern educational technology into teaching practice.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills Excellent command of written and spoken English.

• Ability to integrate modern educational technology into teaching practice.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

• Honesty, integrity, compassion, flexibility and a good sense of humour.

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