Science and Maths Teachers

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that cover the Pearson iLower Secondary frameworks for both Mathematics and Science.
• Foster a "Growth Mindset" in students, particularly in Mathematics, to build confidence and problem-solving skills.
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• Conduct practical science experiments safely, ensuring students understand the scientific method and laboratory protocols.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with diverse learning needs, including EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners.

Assessment and Progress

• Implement regular formative and summative assessments aligned with Pearson standards.
• Prepare Year 7-9 students for the Pearson Edexcel iLower Secondary Achievement Tests.
• Use data-driven insights to track student progress and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavioral observations.

Classroom Management & Environment

• Create a stimulating, organized, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage laboratory equipment and resources efficiently, prioritizing health and safety.
• Maintain high expectations for student behavior in line with the school’s "Regal" values.

Professional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Science and Math departments to ensure cross-curricular links (e.g., using data handling in science experiments).
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, departmental meetings, and school-wide professional development.
• Contribute to the extracurricular life of the school (e.g., Science Club, Math Olympiads, or STEM fairs).

Monitoring and Assessment

• Analysing half termly assessment data to track attainment and progress, but to also highlight any gaps which need to be addressed
• Monitoring pupils’ books and journals for consistency and in line with the Primary objectives
• Monitor weekly planning
• Moderating and standardising
• Reporting each half term to the Primary lead/Principal on data, progress, attainment and staff development

Wider Community

• Running workshops to inform parents of the School practice and development to enable them to support their child at home
• Positively promote the Primary phase of the School
• Oversee whole school displays that promote the Primary Phase
• Evaluating the impact of your work through data analysis, questionnaires, monitoring visits, etc.

School Culture -Our Seven Pillars DNA

• To help create a strong School community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships by maintaining a presence around the academy
• To help develop a School culture and ethos that is utterly committed to the Seven Pillars Measurements
• To demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of the school’s community
• To actively promote the School at all times
• To contribute to discussions at meetings
• To contribute to the writing and implementation of the School Improvement Plan
• To be active in issues of student welfare and support
• To support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the School, covering lessons and providing other support as required.

Other

• To undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the leadership
• To undertake the main professional duties of a teacher as set out in the Staff Handbook
• To uphold all School policies with consistency and diligence
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• To undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development.

Qualifications

Requirement

Essential

Desirable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Mathematics, or Education.

and/or Master’s Degree or PGCE/QTS.

Experience

Minimum 2 years teaching Lower Secondary in an International setting.

and/or Experience specifically with Pearson Edexcel.

Language

Native English proficiency.

and/or Experience working in Gulf states

Tech Skills

Proficiency in MS Office and Interactive Whiteboards.

Experience with LMS (e.g., Google Classroom).