Teacher of Science - expansion role

Description
Due to successful growth over the last few weeks, we are looking to expand our
science team and are therefore recruiting for a British qualified teacher of
science, who has the ability to teach up to Year ‎13, and is available for an
end of August start (or as soon as possible).
You must-
‎1. Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
‎2. Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland
‎3. Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be - a happy
community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered
to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make
exceptional progress.
For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are
safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to 'amazing
learning'- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that
every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to
adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our
vision - 'A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where
pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning
experiences and make exceptional progress'. Our focus is providing children
with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we
serve.
The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting
procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering
the previous ‎10 years ' employment history.
Job description - Teacher
Key qualities and skills:
* To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre, makes as much progress as possible
* To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
* To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive
Core purposes:
* To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through 'real learning'
* To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
* To have a positive impact on the work of the school
Key duties for all teachers include:
* To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
* To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
* To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
* To lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
* To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
* To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
* To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
* To be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leader
In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the
school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of
the school
To be line managed by the AHT and Head of Secondary
Hours of work- ‎7.25am-‎4.15pm Monday to Thursday, ‎7.25am-‎12.00pm on Friday plus
occasional evening and weekend work
Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar
Person Specification
* Excellent English speaker
* Unceasingly optimistic and a 'can do' attitude - calm kind and professional with all members if the school community
* Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management
* Experience of A Level and/or IBDP is desirable
* Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience in IGCSE results is desirable
About the International Schools Partnership
The Aquila School is owned by a London based company called International
Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a
growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools
around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local
area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues
and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.
ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and
commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing
group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Spain, Costa Rica, Chile,
the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, and Mexico educate children and
pupils from ‎2-‎18 years of age. We have now expanded to over ‎50 schools
delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations
with over ‎30,000 pupils and ‎5,000 staff located across the globe.
We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart
of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are
able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our
goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local
area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and
speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by
working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we
continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in
becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming
more pupils and staff to the group.
All our schools:
* Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze
* Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful
* Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.
* Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we