Chemistry Teacher

Description Position at Aspen Heights Educational Facilities Management Sole Proprietorship LLC

Secondary Chemistry Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role of Chemistry Teacher is to share the responsibility for planning teaching and assessments of the subjects assigned that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire motivate and challenge pupils. The Chemistry Teacher will be a suitably qualified educator with a proven capacity to lead and effectively deliver teaching and learning to a very high standard. They will be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible and as independently as possible. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school. They will require initiative be empathetic and proactive with a personable and positive character. The post holder will be required to have a positive impact on the work of the school e.g. through subject leadership as a form tutor and extracurricular activities. Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language would be an advantage.

About the School :

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is a truly inclusive school based on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring all children are provided with personalised learning experiences and the proper support to ensure they can make progress in learning in all areas.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Chemistry Teacher Key Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

• Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest through practical investigations
• Setting clear targets building on prior progress and attainment
• Identifying SEN / EAL pupils
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace motivation and challenge
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
• Maintaining high standards of work and homework
• Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content structure information and present information.
• Use effective questioning listen carefully to pupils give attention to errors and misconceptions.
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library I.C.T. and other sources
• Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
• Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning develop selfcontrol and independence concentrate and persevere and listen attentively
• Involved in developing implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required
• Ensures that the childrens work is marked displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly
• Consistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline dress code and to ensure the happiness safety and wellbeing of all pupils and community
• Maintains with the rest of the staff high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom acting in a way that is honest justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils
• Maintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to and awareness of cultural sensitivities
• Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement

Monitoring Assessing Recording and Reporting

Health and Safety

Communication with Parents

Staff Development ECA & Cover

Personal and Professional Conduct

All teachers are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. Teachers must maintain high standards of ethics and behavior within and outside school by :

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

Skills Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role

Minimum Years of Experience Required

Knowledge

Skills

PersonalAttributes

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP 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 including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining highperforming teammates regardless of gender age disability status neurodivergence socioeconomic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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