Teacher of Science

The Teacher of Science is expected to support and nurture the Catholic ethos of the school, as outlined in theMission Statement and Aims of the School. They will be expected to contribute to the spiritual, academic, socialand personal development of each student and seek to ensure that each student achieves their potential. Theywill have a key role in raising academic standards and contributing to the life of the school. The quality andstandard of work in the department depends on the inspiration, dynamism, guidance and example of the teacher.The Teacher of Science should inspire departmental colleagues and all students who study in their curriculum areawith a love for their subject, leading them to explore it and value it for their whole life.All teachers at Thornton College are expected to contribute outside the classroom, within the co-curricularprovision and school trips provision, Spiritual

• To lead and facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth and development: prayer, reflection, collective
worship and assemblies.
• To promote trust and respect in your relationships with colleagues and pupils based upon the Gospel
Values of Peace, Justice, Truth and Love, in accordance with the Mission Statement of the College.Academic
• Keep abreast of developments in all relevant subjects.
• To contribute to the excellent standards of teaching and learning in the Science Department, including the
range of post-16 qualifications on offer..
• To plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the pupils being taught
and to take account of other relevant initiatives and the school's policies.
• To plan for progression across the age and ability range of classes being taught, designing effective
lessons/programmes of work in accordance with the needs of individual learners e.g., SEND or Most Able and Talented.
• To teach using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all children including those with
special educational needs and high achievers and to meet differing learning styles.
• To assess and record the progress of pupils' learning to inform next steps in planning, teaching, and
monitoring of progress.
• To set homework and mark written work regularly according to the Marking Policy and ensure that the
correct procedures are followed if work is missing, incomplete or late.
• To set, supervise and mark school examinations and coursework for public examinations.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils and to communicate
this information to parents via written reports and parents' evenings. To provide written information for UCAS and other similar forms when required.
• To support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• To create a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• To be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work, and attitudes.
• To set high standards of work and behaviour in the class and all other areas of the school.
• To encourage children in developing self-esteem and respect for others.
• To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and use a variety of strategies and practices to
promote acceptance of a diverse range of cultures, religious practices, and ethical approaches.
• To make a valuable contribution to the Catholic life of the school and the co-curricular provision of the
department by contributing to trips and clubs.,
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate registration of tutees and to communicate with parents /
guardians regarding any absences
• To manage the administration of the form class, including ensuring timely collection and distribution of
letters and responses.
• Where appropriate, to ensure monitors / prefects / representatives are carrying out duties efficiently and
reliably.
• To contribute to the Assembly rota by leading and/or overseeing assemblies as scheduled
• To monitor and sign weekly diaries.
• To write Form Tutor reports as required by the reporting schedule.
Safeguarding
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or
with whom s/he comes into contact.
• To adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and
Procedures at all times.
• To log all concerns, as appropriate, on CPOMS.
• To report any serious concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Wider Responsibilities
• To contribute to the Appraisal process.
• To complete appropriate training courses as requested.
• To carry out reasonable teaching staff duties as required.
• To attend all full school assemblies and meetings and contribute towards them either as an individual or
as a member of a particular group (e.g. department, year group or house).
• To attend school functions as arranged across the staff as a whole or within departments.
• To participate in the wider life of the School, supporting and assisting at events; including but not limited
to concerts shows, the Christmas Fayre and the School Fete.
• To attend and participate in all INSET and staff meetings
• To provide cover for absent staff when necessary.
• To assist where possible, in promoting the School.
• To represent the department at Open Days.
• To attend, where relevant, Parents' Evenings. Part Time staff are expected to attend all relevant Parent
Evenings, including those held on days when they are not scheduled to teach during the day. Where this is not possible, reports or recorded telephone meetings will be required for all students expected to attend the evening.
• To be available in school from 8.00am-6.00pm in term time, making good use of the time before and after
school lessons to support students, and to liaise with parents and colleagues.
• As a full time teacher with tutor responsibilities to teach up to 34 periods + study periods (up to
and including 36 periods per week) during term time. This will be scheduled on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff.Health & Safety
• To pay due regard to the School's Health & Safety Policy, including one's own H&S needs and those of
others; particularly those for whom you have a duty of care., All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at Thornton College by ensuringcompliance with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. It is a requirement of all staffto report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.All staff are required to undertake whatever else may be reasonably required by the Headteacher in support ofthe Aims of the School. Job Descriptions are subject to annual review.

Education / Qualifications Relevant Degree Essential and Training Qualified Teacher Status Desirable Continued and recent completion of professional Desirable development in the fields of teaching and learning and/or subject specific knowledge /skills. Skills and Experience Experience of teaching KS3, 4, 5 Essential Understanding of assessment to aid learning and Essential ensure excellent progress for each pupil Competent use / understanding of IT and softwareEssential packages appropriate to the courses and to education more widely. Ability to plan for a range of abilities within oneEssential class.

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls, offering a warm andnurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.There are approximately 375 children in our Pre- Reception, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior departments, aged from3-19. Over 50 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boardingoption.The School is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust that educates young people in 29 countries across the world.It is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, andconveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and ofno faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued, and all are equally important.Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled withoutstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunitybeyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable forstudents of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to theway the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.The provision of single-sex education during formative years enables students to grow in confidence, whilstenjoying an education that is specifically tailored and that recognises the different ways in which girls learn.There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school's academicstanding as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroombuilding and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a Sixth Form in September 2016 which has grown, thrived,and proven to be a successful addition to our school. In October 2022, the school received 'Excellent' in all areasin its ISI inspection, with inspectors commenting upon the 'dynamic teaching' and the 'positive attitudes tolearning' displayed by 'pupils of all ages' and most recently, the CSI judged the school to be 'Outstanding' in allareas noting the school's 'commitment to the flourishing of every member of the community.'