Teacher of Physics

Main Duties

The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities aimed at fostering both educational and personal growth among learners. The primary duties include:

• Teaching across a diverse age and ability range, tailoring lessons to meet the individual needs of every student.
• Contributing to the broader school community through active participation in sporting events, extracurricular activities, and enrichment programs.
• Being an integral member of the Science Department.
• Engaging with the boarding community.
• Seeking opportunities for personal professional development to enhance one's teaching practice.
• Mentoring a small group of learners, overseeing their achievements and well-being.
• Managing departmental resources to maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment consistently.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the safeguarding of all young people.
• Completing subject-specific administrative tasks and actively participating in departmental meetings.
• Adhering to the school’s assessment and reporting protocols, along with attending parent meetings as necessary.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A good honours degree and/or a further degree in a subject directly related to the area of teaching.
• A strong commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.
• A passion for the subject area that inspires and engages students.
• A willingness to embrace new developments and innovations in teaching and learning, including experimenting with new practices.
• A readiness to supervise learners engaged in the MYP Personal Project or the DP Extended Essay.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ideally as a native English speaker.
• A shared educational vision with La Garenne International School, appreciating the holistic aspects of education and eager to contribute to co-curricular and pastoral initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration with colleagues and school leadership.
• A high level of ICT competence and a willingness to utilize new technologies.
• A positive outlook, an optimistic approach to learning and improvement, combined with a good sense of humour.