Post:  Teacher of Biology (0.600 to Full-Time, highly likely to become permanent, but not guaranteed). ECTs welcome to apply
Scale:  MPS-UPS
Relationships: The post holder is responsible to the Head of Biology
Purpose: The role of the subject teacher is to provide learning opportunities to which all students can respond with enthusiasm and commitment, and demonstrate real progress in their learning
Duties and responsibilities:   Your duties and responsibilities are contained in the ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’ and in The Crypt School contract

Guidelines for the post of Subject Teacher

• under the guidance of the Head of Department, the subject teacher ensures curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students;
• plans lessons with clear objectives for learning outcomes, understands the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and effectively communicates such information to students;
• uses appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different students;
• ensures that there are opportunities for effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information communication technology skills through the subject;
• uses the school and departmental policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, and uses this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further development;
• ensures that information about students’ achievement in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject;
• sets expectations and establishes clear targets for students’ achievement, and evaluates progress and achievement in the subject by all students;
• ensures that there are opportunities for the effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school;
• is aware of the subject’s contribution to students’ understanding of the duties, opportunities, responsibilities and rights of citizens;
• establishes a partnership with parents to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets;
• ensures that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed;
• responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students;
• contributes to the extracurricular activities and support sessions that the department offers.

All teachers also act as form tutor and they:

• play a key role in supporting, guiding and motivating students;
• monitor academic progress and attendance;
• monitor students’ planners;
• liaise with the Head of Year / Head of Key Stage;
• embody the vision for the School.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. The Crypt School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Please read our Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure a link can be found in the attached full job description or by visiting the school website

The Crypt School is an equal opportunity employer, and we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and region we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented within our workforce such as from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates. The aim of our policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Our recruitment selection criteria and procedures are frequently reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and that no applicant or employee is disadvantaged by provisions, criteria or practices which cannot be shown to be justified.