Core Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Delivery

• Teach Key Stage 3 (KS3) science, which includes introductory physics topics.

• Specialize in Key Stage 4 (KS4) (GCSE Physics or Combined Science) and Key Stage 5 (KS5) (A-Level Physics).

• Plan lessons aligned with the National Curriculum, exam board specifications (e.g. AQA, Edexcel, OCR), and school policies.

2. Assessment and Feedback

• Design and administer formative (ongoing) and summative (final) assessments.

• Mark work, track progress, and provide constructive feedback to students.

• Prepare students for external exams, including mock assessments and revision support.

3. Classroom Management

• Create a safe, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment.

• Use a range of strategies to manage behavior and support engagement.

4. Practical Work

• Plan and supervise hands-on experiments and demonstrations.

• Ensure health and safety standards are met in labs, often liaising with technicians.

5. Pastoral Role

• Act as a form tutor or support students’ well-being in a broader role.

• Monitor student welfare and refer concerns according to safeguarding policies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to extra-curricular STEM activities (e.g. science clubs, Olympiads, school trips).

• Engage in professional development, staying updated on pedagogy and subject content.

• Attend staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and contribute to school improvement initiatives.

• Support or mentor trainee teachers or early career teachers (ECTs).