Job Purpose

The line manager for this post is the Head of the Science Faculty

In addition to the duties and responsibilities contained in The Teachers Task the further specific duties apply to his post:

Job Overview

Hautlieu School is a high achieving co-educational school catering for 14-19 year old students of academic ability within state of the art facilities. We are seeking a skilled Teacher of Chemistry or Physics to join our excellent Science Department.

As science is a core subject you will be responsible for providing a stimulating learning environment for students to develop their knowledge of this subject. We would invite both experienced and newly qualified teachers of science to apply for this post; however, to be considered you must have QTS and experience of teaching Chemistry or Physics to KS4 students and KS5 students. The successful candidate would have a start date of the 1st September 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend the interview process for this post at Hautlieu School in Jersey week commencing 19th May 2025.

Principal Teaching Accountabilities

• Plan and teach GCSE Combined Science, GCSE Chemistry or Physics, and A2 Level Chemistry or Physics.
• Assist in planning the curriculum within Science and contribute to departmental policies, schemes of work and handbooks.
• Assist in the organisation of internal and external examinations and NEAs / coursework.
• Assist in organising visits to both local and UK events (e.g. lectures/industrial visits) and provide opportunities for students to enrich their knowledge and demonstrate their skills through extra-curricular activities.
• Attend and contribute to departmental meetings and take an appropriate share of the administrative duties of the department.
• Undertake regular reviews of students’ academic progress providing support as required and provide regular acknowledgement of students’ success (e.g. displays, individual praise, school announcements).
• Undertake regular self-reviews of teaching practice and accompanying documentation as determined by the evaluation process of the school and the department.

Principal Teaching Accountablities continued

• Assist in advising new students on the suitability of courses and assist in co-ordinating the transition between GCSE and A level, including liaison with partner schools.
• Assist in developing curriculum links with universities and other organisations to promote Chemistry or Physics in the school.
• Participate fully in the academic guidance programme by acting as an Academic Mentor to a group of students.
• Contribute written reviews, reports and references for students as appropriate and have due regard for School policies on reference writing and GDPR.
• Contribute to staff task teams as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe and healthy teaching environment.
• Ensure that the latest developments in ICT are an integral part of teaching.
• Assist, where required, with elements of the Core KS4 and KS5 Programmes.
• Carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher.

Specific Skills

• Self motivated.
• High level presentational skills, in addressing students and parents.
• Excellent teaching and learning skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work hard under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to provide students with an education of the highest standard.
• Willingness to be involved in staff teams across the school.
• Awareness and understanding of the nature and needs of a selective school.
• Commitment to contribute to extra-curricular activities and educational visits.
• Energy, vision and enthusiasm to develop Chemistry or Physics in the school.

The Teacher's Task

The DfESC and the representatives of the Teacher’s Unions have agreed the following statement of the Teacher’s Task in order to define more clearly the nature of teachers’ employment. It is their view that in this important work of educating Jersey’s children it is imperative that both teachers and Headteachers recognise the duty they owe to those children and the community. To this end the teacher is expected to maintain a professional commitment to their task and the Headteacher is pledged to a responsible and humane interpretation of this agreement.

Definition of the Teacher's Task

The following provides a definition of the Teachers’ Task:

1. Teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils and to ensure discipline and safety within the school community.

2. The DfESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all teachers to share this commitment.

3. Plan, prepare, evaluate and modify as necessary personal teaching methods, work programmes and teaching materials in accordance with the DfESC curricular policies and school schemes and standards.

4. Mark and maintain records of pupils’ work in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

5. Promote the general progress and welfare of pupils in classes or groups or individually as part of the school’s pastoral and counselling arrangements.

6. Assess and record pupils’ personal and social needs, development, progress and attainment.

7. Provide or contribute to oral or written assessments and report on individual pupils and groups; consult and inform parents, co-operate with appropriate outside agencies in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

8. Contribute to and participate in corporate planning, self evaluation, in-service training and professional development in assigned areas of the curriculum and pastoral arrangements; participate in related staff meetings and school events.

9. Advise colleagues, co-operate with them on teaching programmes, methods, equipment and materials within assigned areas of the curriculum ensuring that appropriate administrative tasks are undertaken.

10. Contribute and participate in the school’s pastoral, tutorial and guidance arrangements and undertake an appropriate share of the organisation and conduct of parental consultation and staff meetings.

11. Contribute as required to the appointment, induction, professional development and assessment of junior colleagues, including new entrants to teaching.

12. Accept an appropriate share of the administrative and organisational tasks within the school, including providing support for teachers, undertaking additional curriculum or pastoral responsibilities or holding senior posts.

13. Ensure the safety and good order of pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervisions whenever pupils are authorised to be on school premises or elsewhere when the school is in session.

14. Undertaking an appropriate share of all collective responsibilities including substitution for an absent colleague subject to guaranteed non-teaching time.

15. Supervise support staff as required.

16. Order and allocate appropriate equipment and materials in accordance with DfESC and school policies and schemes.

17. Co-operate as required with teachers in other schools and colleges on curricular, pastoral and administrative matters.