teacher of science

A teacher of science is required for January 2025.The successful candidate will be confident inteaching across all three sciences up to GCSE level,with the ability to teach A level being an advantage.Initially this is a fixed-term role for two terms, withthe potential to become permanent.The role is full time but for an exceptional candidate,part-time hours may be considered.The aim of this role will be to teach pupils the skillsand content necessary in this subject area that willenable each pupil to achieve well and be confidentwith further study in this subject.The role could suit an experienced teacher lookingfor a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher(ECT) to whom excellent support will be given.Applicants will need to demonstrate strong subjectknowledge, contagious enthusiasm for their subjectand an effective, nurturing teaching style.A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular andpastoral life of the school is essential.Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach an agreed curricular and co-curricular
programme
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that follow the
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• Reporting any issues of concern relating to both
pupils and staff, including child protection issues, to the DSL team and/or other pastoral leaders. This may include having to manage disclosures.Co-curricular responsibilities(approx 50 hours per year)
• Teach an agreed co-curricular department or
non-department club, society, sport or activityClassroom environment
• Establish a teaching environment that is positive
and supportive of learning
• Consider the needs of pupils at all times
interacting in a supportive and positive way
• Establish a culture for learning with pupils of all
abilities
• Establish effective teaching practices so that
pupil behaviour is consistently within the department's scheme of work, ensuring lessons are suitably differentiated and appropriate to all members of the class
• Mark pupil work on a regular basis in accordance
with faculty and school marking policies
• Accurately record-keep for classes including
registering, assessments, rewards and referrals
• Feedback to pupils and parents through writing
reports and attending parents' evenings
• Attend regular general staff meetings including
morning briefings and departmental meetings and to participate in extra-curricular activities
• Cover lessons both within and outside the
faculty and be available for exam invigilation as directed by the cover supervisor
• Check school e-mail account on a regular basis
and reply to colleagues and parents within 24 hours
• Carry out any other duties as required
Pastoral and Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Act as a tutor or support tutor, meeting
with tutees on a daily basis and liaising with colleagues and parents as required. Developing detailed knowledge of each individual tutee including family context, academic ability and interests.
• Work within the pastoral team including heads of
house/year to support pupils in their academic expectations of this school being purposeful, safe, respectful, open, valuable, and appropriateResponsibility to parents
• Be available for appointments with parents
• Monitor pupil progress in prep books, report
cards as necessary
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each
learner and their individual needs
• Written reports to be accurate, unbiased,
individualised, pertinent, goals-based and follow school procedurePerformance measures
• The performance of the teacher will be
measured by an annual performance review, The successful candidate is likely to display the
• Enthusiastically commit to all aspects of the
following characteristics: department programme including trips, visits


• Possess a good honours degree in a relevant and weekly study clinics
discipline
• Possess the ability, skills and experience to
• Possess a post graduate teaching qualification: contribute to both the department's and the
PGCE, diploma of teaching or equivalent school's co-curricular programme
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge A cheerful, enthusiastic and well-presented
• Demonstrate a proven track record of results in person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils
examinations (for experienced teachers) and parents
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and Capable of working independently and as part of
use of ICT a team
• Prepared to work hard with energy and Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work
enthusiasm under pressure at certain times
• An understanding of the skills required when Eager to learn and able to attend all INSETs
teaching pupils with a range of abilities,
• An awareness of health and safety issues and
encouraging all to develop to their maximum compliance with health and safety policy potential
• Aware of the nature of the school and prepared
• An understanding of the nature of independent to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular
learning activities and pastoral approach
• An ability to set high expectations amongst all
pupils

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of charactera thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, universitywe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south westWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance foreststrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuitcentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a buildingfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designingenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families areknown for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere ofour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the valuewellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessof friendship that is held dear at Claremont. Thispotential, not just in exams but also in equipping peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutthem with the skills to shape the world around them every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularat university, in their careers and in the wider societyactivities we offer.beyond., Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful The local area has a mix of leisure activitieslocation and is a warm and welcoming community. available. Both the historic palace at Hampton CourtProfessional standards are high, and we encourage and the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby,ongoing training and personal development. as well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many arts venues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sportsThe school is located just outside Esher in Surrey clubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 access to some of the finest roads.with ample free staff parking. The nearest trainstation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, with Property prices tend to be high locally but therelocal bus services also available. are affordable options a little further out, and many staff choose to live slightly further afield.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is aprimary document for all who work at the school.
• To provide an environment where the Godgiven
potential of every individual is recognised and valued. With this recognition comes the expectation of high personal achievement and moral standards and a developing awareness of our individual responsibility to each other and our world.
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to think independently to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
good and true within and around them in their spiritual journey of self- discovery.
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making.
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self-discipline, love for God and man.
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethosVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendshipthat is held dear at Claremont. This peaceful andpurposeful intent extends throughout every lessonand into the pastoral and co-curricular activities weoffer.Young people leave Claremont as confident,contributing and caring members of the globalcommunity. They cherish the values that equip themto make a positive contribution and be a force forgood in the world., The science department consists of the three In Years 7 and 8 a combined science course issubjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), taught. We follow the published scheme of Exploringcomprising hard working and enthusiastic teachers Science as the routes of our schemes of work. Atwho achieve excellent results. GCSE, we follow the AQA Science specifications. Pupils are currently given a choice in Year 9 ofThe science department aims to encourage pupils choosing Separate Sciences or taking Combinedto achieve genuinely high standards in the sciences Science (Trilogy) at GCSE from year 10. There is anthey are taking. The department emphasises expectation that all teachers in the department aredevelopment of pupils' understanding of scientific prepared to teach general science in years 7 and 8 asconcepts. The departments are very well resourced required.and pupils learn through lessons complemented bypractical experiments. The use of IT throughout the Sciences are taught in the Sir Sydney Cammcurriculum is excellent and well supported. building; a state of the art facility with which houses nine purpose built science labs and dedicatedLearners are encouraged to develop essential preparation rooms for each subject.knowledge and understanding of the different areasof science and how they relate to each other. In The successful candidate will join a friendly andaddition, they develop competence and confidence welcoming department, supported by a strong teamin mathematical and problem-solving skills as well of science technicians.as a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge andunderstanding of scientific methods., to both central London and the stunning Surrey Claremont has its own teaching payscale and thiscountryside, offering a feeling of space whilst role will pay a competitive salary, depending onbeing only a stone's throw from London and all the experience.facilities a capital city has to offer. Benefits include generous contributory pension scheme (currently through TPS), a generous discount on school fees (for eligible staff), cycle to work scheme as well as complimentary lunches and refreshments during term-time.