Teacher of Chemistry

Teacher of Chemistry

Teachers at Mayfield School are required to have a strong academic degree in a relevant discipline and possess strong subject knowledge: academic staff can expect to teach across the age range of 11-18. All staff at Mayfield School are expected to maintain the highest standards of behaviour: they should be familiar with and actively support the Holy Child Ethos of the School and the Cornelian Principles and uphold the basic principles outlined in the DfE Teachers' Standards. An appreciation of and commitment to the value of education for girls is essential.

This role reports to the Head of Chemistry. Successful candidates will be expected to:

In the Science Department

• Be committed to Mayfield's Catholic ethos of placing learning at the heart of a broad curriculum to educate the whole person.
• Promote a love of Science and encourage girls to look beyond the confines of public examinations and make links between subjects.
• Have the ability and confidence to teach able students and support weaker girls.
• Set high standards and encourage all girls to achieve their full potential.
• Keep your own knowledge and skills up to date, by self-critical analysis and by regular attendance at appropriate inset or training courses.
• Embrace creativity in the classroom and in all aspects of School life.
• Set and mark study, providing clear feedback to girls as to how they can improve.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, tutors or heads of school on a pupil's development and progress.
• Assist the School in monitoring pupil performance including tracking, staff and parent meetings etc.
• Attend departmental meetings and play an active role in departmental discussion and curriculum development including contributing to schemes of work within the department.
• Participate in the setting and marking of internal and external examinations.
• Contribute and support departmental revision sessions and clinics.

In the wider School:

• Actively support the Catholic, Holy Child ethos of the School and be familiar with and contribute to the Cornelian philosophy and principles.
• Be committed to the pastoral care of pupils whether as a tutor, boarding tutor or in other roles, including attending weekly assemblies and liturgies (including Mass) and Inter-House competitions.
• Contribute to the broader Mayfield educational provision in a way which builds on your talents and expertise.
• Be involved in wider educational activities which help develop the diverse talents of girls: equipping them for leadership and service; programmes including 'Actions not Words', DofE, etc.
• Be involved in extra-curricular activities including trips, sports, music, drama, clubs and societies.
• Carry out such duties as are allocated by the Deputy Heads or other SMT colleagues, including study supervision, lunch duties, cover for absent colleagues and examination invigilation.
• Contribute to the boarding community by being involved in Saturday afternoon activities on six Saturdays across the School year (or equivalent).
• Illustrate the ability and desire to promote Mayfield in the wider community.
• Maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour especially regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures including professional conduct, safeguarding and child protection guidelines.
• Carry out any other reasonable request of the Headmistress.

All staff are expected to promote safeguarding and child protection as a fundamental part of their role and will be supported in this respect by ongoing professional development.