2024 Science Lead Teacher (HoD), Secondary School (Ormonde) at Nova Pioneer

Key responsibilities for the role include

Curriculum Design:

• Develop comprehensive and challenging lesson plans aligned with AS and A-level Physics and Chemistry syllabi.
• Stay abreast of changes in curriculum requirements and examination standards.

Advanced Instruction:

• Provide advanced instruction in Physics and Chemistry to AS and A-level students.
• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and independent research.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organisation.

Assessment and Examination Preparation: 

• Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Physics and Chemistry lessons that align with the Cambridge curriculum.
• Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS, and A-level exams.
• Create and administer assessments to gauge student understanding and progress.
• Prepare students for AS and A-level examinations, including developing effective exam strategies.
• Ensure rigorous moderation of assessment
• Coach teachers in effective instruction and assessment
• Ensure alignment in curriculum delivery over multiple campuses

Individual Support: 

• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.  
• Offer additional support to students who may need extra assistance or challenges.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance student learning and performance.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.

Classroom Management: 

• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and teachers and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.

Parent and Stakeholder Communication: 

• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and performance.
• Collaborate with school administrators and attend parent-teacher conferences

Professional Development:

• Stay informed about advancements in Physics and Chemistry education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and management skills.

Extracurricular Involvement: 

• Support and lead extracurricular activities related to Physics and Chemistry, such as science clubs or competitions.

Technology Involvement: 

• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Bachelors of Education Degree in Teaching.
• Strictly 3+ years of teaching experience.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback