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Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Dunottar School28 / 04 / 2024

Dunottar is a co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18 set in extensive grounds of 15 acres on the outskirts of Reigate. With a new Headmaster in September 2017, the school is on a very exciting journey. The school is experiencing fast growth in pupil numbers, and it recently announced a £6.6Million capital development programme to build a new Sixth Form Centre and a whole school Assembly Hall to accommodate future growth. Dunottar is a great place to work, with a team of highly professional and committed teachers and support staff. We incorporate best practice from independent schools and academies right across the United Learning Group, whilst retaining our unique, friendly ethos in Reigate where pupils are nurtured to make significant personal progress at the same time as achieving excellent academic results. Dunottar is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

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SalaryUnited Learning Pay ScaleContractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionSurreyJob category / typeScienceDate posted12 / 04 / 2024Job referenceREQ001089

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Job description

Dunottar School , Reigate - Job Description

Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Full time, permanent for September 2024

United Learning Pay Scale

Dunottar is a co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18 set in extensive grounds of 15 acres on the outskirts of Reigate. Under the Headship of Mark Tottman, the school is on a very exciting journey having recently won the prestigious Education Business Award for the ‘Outstanding Progress – UK Independent Schools’ category 2019. Dunottar is experiencing fast growth in pupil numbers and to accommodate this expansion, we have recently completed a £6.6 million capital development programme to build a new Sixth Form Centre and Assembly Hall / Performing Arts Centre.

Dunottar is a great place to work, with a team of highly professional and committed teachers and support staff. We incorporate best practice from independent schools and academies right across the United Learning Group, whilst retaining our unique, friendly ethos in Reigate where pupils are nurtured to make significant personal progress at the same time as achieving excellent academic results. United Learning is an outstanding organisation which prides itself on providing a working and learning environment which encourages ‘the best in everyone’. You will join a network of staff belonging to over 90 other schools, with opportunities to engage with fellow professionals which far exceed what one school could achieve on its own. Personal development and career opportunities are excellent. They will also play an active role in the extensive and varied co-curricular program, both during the working week and some weekends.

Overview

Dunottar has a well-established Science department. In Year 7 and 8 pupils are taught science, from Year 9, pupils commence their Science GCSEs taking AQA science in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. At A Level the AQA specification is followed in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The Science department has good facilities with eight spacious, well-equipped laboratories and two preparation rooms. There is a weekly science club during lunchtimes and after school as well as other enrichment opportunities for pupils. The successful candidate will be expected to make a contribution to these initiatives as well as to the co-curricular programme.

Beyond the Classroom

The Science Department organize and promote Dunottar School Science Week and British Science Week annually in March with activities such as a mobile planetarium and a house Science competition.

Pupils are encouraged to participate in thought-provoking co-curricular offerings such as our Cafe Scientifique Club, Dissection Club and Science Club to stimulate curiosity and an interest in Science across all the key stages, as well as participating in the inter-school SATRO Problem Solving Competition. Practical activities are the very basis of making our lessons as engaging as possible and our weekly clubs reflect and reinforce this.

The Role

Due to growth in the Department, we are seeking to appoint a high calibre and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join this successful and friendly department. We are looking for someone with an ability to stimulate curiosity and interest in the sciences and who is prepared to give full commitment to the aims and ethos of the Science Department and to Dunottar School. You might be an experienced teacher looking to move to a new school. Alternatively, we are also keen to consider applications from ECT candidates and those seeking to carry out initial teacher training which may be completed through United Teaching ().

Key Responsibilities

• Have high expectations of pupils.
• Enable pupils to acquire new knowledge and to make good progress according to their ability to increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subject being taught.
• Display evidence of well-planned lessons, and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time.
• Show a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and that these have been taken into account when planning lessons.
• Display a high level of knowledge and understanding by the teacher of the subject matter being taught and communicate this enthusiastically to students.
• Employ an excellent range of teaching strategies, high-quality resources and activities, thus enabling all students to fulfil their academic potential.
• Ensure that marking of pupils’ work is both regular and thorough and that full records are kept in line with the Assessment, Recording and Reporting Statement.
• Ensure that pupil assessment is used to inform lesson planning so pupils can make progress and evaluate pupil performance both in terms of the school’s stated aims and national norms.
• Use effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging students to act responsibly.
• Create a stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Keep abreast of current thinking and development in relevant subject area(s).
• Assist the Head of Department with the development of appropriate specifications, schemes of work and teaching styles.
• Share resources and training materials with colleagues.
• Work with other members of the department to ensure that all resources are well looked after and that departmental areas provide a stimulating environment for teaching.
• Contribute to departmental activities, e.g. enrichment work, clubs, societies and trips
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings.
• Attend fixtures on Saturday mornings
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings when required.
• Be involved in a House, attend House meetings and support House events.
• Take part in the co-curricular life of the school.
• Attend and support assemblies and co-curricular events e.g. concerts, plays.
• If the candidate also has an ability to offer a second subject, they should state this on their application.
• Pastoral Care is the responsibility of all members of teaching staff at Dunottar, staff must : Contribute to the pastoral care and personal development of pupils. Report any pastoral concerns to the Head of Section or in serious circumstances the Deputy Head Pastoral. Be fully conversant with the Child Protection policy and report any concerns or allegations to the Senior Designated Person.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the post holder may perform other duties reasonably required by the Headmaster.

Dunottar School, Reigate – Person Specification

Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Professional Qualifications and Skills

Personal qualities

Teaching and Learning

Philosophy and Ethos

The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage during the recruitment process.