SOUTH SHORE ACADEMY
JOB DESCRIPTION – STEM COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBLE TO: HEAD OF SCIENCE FACULTY
SLT LINK
VICE PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SECTION 1 – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES – STEM COORDINATOR
The role of the STEM Coordinator will be to teach Science, to develop high quality STEM provision at South Shore Academy and to provide teachers and others involved in secondary STEM education with the high quality support.
Teaching and Learning/Curriculum
1. To set high expectations for standards of Teaching and Learning and model good practice
2. To promote the sharing of good practice and successful innovation across Faculties
3. To ensure the consistent application of Teaching and Learning Strategies that meet the needs of all learners across all subjects in the curriculum area
4. To ensure the coherent development of Schemes of Work within Faculties that highlight the STEM curriculum
5. To create, implement, regularly update and monitor the implementation of the Faculty Improvement Plans
6. To create a high quality policy statement that reflects the Academy’s good practice in relation to the STEM curriculum
7. To reflect upon Faculty developments, completing the Departmental SEFs as required
8. To lead work with colleagues to formulate Aims, Objectives and Strategic Plans for the Faculties which support the Aims, Objectives and Strategic Plans of the school
9. To develop, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate Faculty implementation of whole-school key cross-curricular strands e.g. STEM, Literacy, Numeracy, SEAL etc.
10. To keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and with teaching practice and methodology
11. To actively monitor and respond to STEM curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels
12. To support colleagues within Faculties with Behaviour Management, ensuring procedures are followed and with the appropriate use of Restorative Practices
13. To monitor Behaviour Data and ensure appropriate intervention is put in place
14. To monitor student attendance together with pupils' progress and performance in relation to Targets set for each individual; ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary
15. To develop schemes of work and support materials to aid effective planning of and progression in learning for all STEM subject areas
16. To raise the profile of the STEM curriculum across the Academy
17. To use rigorous and robust self-evaluation and the collation of information from the ongoing review of the STEM curriculum
18. To integrate the STEM curriculum into all relevant subject areas and the accreditation for all students at Key Stage 3 and 4 as appropriate
19. To maintain high quality displays for STEM learning in conjunction with subject teachers and curriculum support assistants
20. To provide STEM related information, advice and guidance and enrichment opportunities for students
21. To liaise with STEM leaders in other Faculties to plan and deliver termly whole school cross curricular STEM initiatives
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability
1. To monitor and evaluate standards of Teaching and Learning through Classroom Observation, samplings pupils’ work, Student Interviews and Planner Monitoring identifying and responding to any concerns or ‘Areas for Development’
2. To oversee and coordinate effective Assessment, Recording and Reporting of Pupil Progress
3. To monitor and evaluate standards of Attainment through analysis of Performance Data
4. To prepare an ‘Underachievers Document’ for in advance of RAP meetings
5. To attend Year 11 RAP Meetings and ensure attendance from other Faculty members at other Year Group RAP Meetings
6. To ensure any underachieving pupils are identified, appropriate Interventions put in place and their impact monitored
7. To ensure pupils are placed in the appropriate Sets
8. To ensure that Faculty staff adhere to School Policies identified in the Staff Handbook e.g. Planning and Delivering lessons, Assessment and Marking, meeting DCP and Profiles Report deadlines etc
9. To contribute to regular school Self Evaluation through completion of the biannual Monitoring Cycles, Line Management Meetings and annual analysis of GCSE (and other) results, along with completion of the appropriate documentation
10. To produce reports on assessment/examination performance, including the use of progress data and to break this down in to different cohorts e.g. Gender, Ethnicity, FSM, LAC, G&T, SA, SA+
11. To provide the Governing Body with relevant information relating to the STEM initiatives, Faculty Performance and Development
12. To be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the Faculties Support Staff
13. To undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as Reviewer for a group of staff within the Faculty
14. To make appropriate Cover arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate work is available for pupils
15. To ensure effective induction of new staff in line with Academy procedures
16. To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations
17. To participate in the Academy’s ITT programme
18. Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence of Standards of Teaching and Learning and pupil progress
19. To manage the available resources of space, staff, money and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures laid down; including deploying the department budget, acting as a cost centre holder, requisitioning, organising and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records
Liaising with Others
1. To report to your SLT link and to contribute actively to a relevant and coherent learning experience for pupils across the whole Academy
2. To ensure that all members of the relevant Faculties are familiar with its Aims and Objectives
3. To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the Parents/Guardians of pupils
4. To liaise with Partner Schools, Higher Education, Industry, Examination Boards, Awarding Bodies and other relevant external bodies
5. To line manage, coach and monitor the subject staff in your area, taking responsibility for their induction, performance management and ongoing professional development
6. To ensure that clear expectations are established for the ways in which teachers work with the HLTA and TA attached to the curriculum area. These expectations should include details of how the TA’s and classroom teachers plan, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support for students with Special Educational Needs
7. To contribute to the School liaison and marketing activities, e.g. the collection of material for Press Releases.
8. To lead the development of effective subject links with Partner Schools and the community. Attendance where necessary at liaison events in Partner Schools and the effective promotion of subjects at Open Days/Evenings and other events
9. To liaise with the Vice Principal to maintain accreditation with the relevant examination and validating bodies.
10. To work with the Vice Principal in order to ensure that Faculty teaching commitments are effectively and efficiently time-tabled and roomed
11. To work with Assistant Principal (Exams) to ensure correct procedures are followed in relation to all aspects of coursework/exam entry, completion, submission etc.
SECTION 2 - GENERAL TEACHING DUTIES
To maintain and build upon the standards achieved in the award for QTS (Secondary) as set out by the Secretary of State
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
- To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons
- To ensure that appropriate differentiation is evident so that all students are able to access the Curriculum
- To continually enhance quality of Teaching and Learning
- To monitor Pupil Progress, keeping pupil records that include Assessment Outcomes and
Targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy Policy
- To complete DCP data as requested
- To attend Parents Evenings
- To complete School Reports as requested
- To attend Faculty (and other relevant) Meetings in line with Academy Policy
- To contribute to Safeguarding and support the overall welfare of pupils at the school
- To follow Child Protection Procedures in line with Academy Policy
- To maintain good discipline and support student well-being by completing Duty rota’s in line with Academy Policy
Teaching and Learning
1. Manage pupil learning through effective teaching in accordance with Whole School and Faculty Schemes of Work and Policies
2. Ensure continuity and progression in all teaching
3. Plan and deliver an engaging ‘ready to do’Starter activity for pupils to work on as they come in to the lesson and to connect the learning with previous and future learning
3. Plan and share with pupils differentiated learning outcomes which link to National Curriculum levels or GCSE grades and which are based on a professional knowledge of pupil’s Targets, their current level of achievement and what they need to do to make progress
4. Reflect on progress towards achieving these Learning Outcomes throughout the lesson in ‘mini-plenaries’ e.g. using Kagan Structures and end of lesson Plenaries
5. Use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match Curricular
Objectives and the range of pupil needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils. These include catering for a variety of learning styles (Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic) and the 8 multiple intelligences as well as a combination of individual, paired and group work
6. Plan a balance of open and closed questions, including higher order questions from Blooms taxonomy and target them at pupilts based on professional knowledge of their Targets and current levels of achievement
7. Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the School homework policy), to both consolidate and extend learning, and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning
8. Work with Inclusion Team to maximise their effectiveness within lessons
9. Work with Able, Gifted and Talented Lead to maximise their effectiveness within lessons
10. Support the Faculty Team to improve the quality of Teaching and Learning by contributing to the Faculty Improvement Plan
11. Support the Faculty Team to improve the quality of Teaching and Learning by contributing to the Faculty SEF
12. Maintain a consistent approach to Behaviour Management within the Faculty
13. Use positive Behaviour Management in an environment of mutual respect (using Restorative Practice) that allows pupils to feel safe and secure.
14. Maintain a positive ethos within the classroom, verbal praise and the use of Rewards that raises pupils’ self-esteem
15. Ensure all students are prepared thoroughly for any Tests, Exams, Coursework, Controlled Assessments supporting pupils to meet their Targets.
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability
1. To be responsible for Assessing, Recording and Reporting the progress of the students in their charge
2. To track Pupil Progress, monitoring Achievement against Targets set, and in consultation with Head of Faculty, put appropriate Intervention strategies in place
3. Inform Head of Faculty, Head of Year Achievement and Parents/Guardians of Pupil Progress (specifically any Pupils underachieving)
4. Assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results to inform Future Planning, Teaching and Curricular Development
5. Support the Faculty in the implementation of PPA
6. Ensure all pupils have an awareness of their Current Grade, Target Grade and knowledge of how to make the relevant Progress
7. To ensure all data (including DCP’s data etc.) is forwarded to Data Manager by set deadlines and that the data iprovided is an accurate reflection of the standard of work being produced by the pupil
8. To have an overview of specific pupil cohorts e.g. Boys/Girls, FSM, SEN, LAC, G+T, EAL etc.
9. Contribute to the implementation of IEP’s as detailed in the Code of Practice, particularly the planning and recording of appropriate actions and outcomes related to set Targets
10. Contribute to the implementation of strategies to support ‘vulnerable’ pupils, including those pupils on Monitoring Card
11. Be familiar with Statutory Assessment and Reporting Procedures, prepare and present informative, helpful and accurate Reports to Parents/Guardians verbally, in written form and online
12. Keep an accurate register of pupils each lesson. Unexplained absences or patterns of absence should be forwarded to Pastoral Managers or Attendance Officer immediately
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
1. Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Programmes of Study, Level Descriptors and Specifications for Examination Courses
2. Keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy in the subject area
3. Contribute to the effective use of subject resources, including evaluation of new materials
and equipment
4. Keep up-to-date with ICT developments and the use of ICT to enhance delivery,
and pupil access, to the subject
Professional Standards and Development
1. Be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct
2. Arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and begin and end lessons on time
3. Be familiar with the School and Faculty Handbooks outlining the Academy Policy
4. Establish and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with all colleagues
5. Be involved in extra-curricular activities to support pupils learning and their social development
7. Maintain a knowledge and understanding of teachers’ professional duties as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document
8. Liaise effectively with Parent/Guardians and with other Agencies with responsibility for pupils’ education and welfare
9. Consider the needs of all pupils within lessons (and implement specialist advice) whenever necessary e.g.Boys/Girls, FSM SEN, LAC, G+T, EAL etc.
10. Maintain a dress code in keeping with South Shore Academy and ensuring that you present yourself as a good role-model
Health and Safety
1. Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health and Safety issues and that of others who might also be affected by your actions
2. Have an understanding the Health and Safety Policy and adhere to this at all times
3. Support colleagues in the production and administering of Risk Assessments
4. Have an understanding of the Visits Policy and ensure the relevant actions have taken place when planning out of school activities – ensure Visits Co-ordinator supports the process and that the Evolve Form is completed
5. Undertake training to enhance Health and Safety awareness
Continuing Professional Development
1. In conjunction with the Line Manager, take responsibility for personal CPD, keeping up-to-date with research and developments pedagogy, which may lead to improvements in Teaching and Learning.
2. Undertake any necessary CPD as identified in the School Improvement Plan
3. Implement and develop pedagogic procedures introduced through School or Local initiatives
4. Implement the use of ICT that enhance Teaching and Learning
5. Participate in Leadership, Peer and Self-Monitoring and Evaluation schemes
6. Participate in Peer Coaching scheme and whenever appropriate support Classroom Coaching, Have a Go Days etc.
7. Use ‘Gained Time’ or ‘PPA Time’ to update and modify Teaching, Learning and Curriculum materials; participate in collaborative planning sessions; or any activity directed by the Principal.
8. Maintain a Professional Portfolio of evidence and learning log to support the Performance
Management process
9. Contribute to the Professional Development of colleagues, especially NQTs and ITTs
10. Contribute to Faculty Development by sharing expertise and skills with others in the team e.g. Informal Mentoring or Coaching
SECTION 3 – PROGRESS TUTOR ROLE
In addition to the responsibilities and duties described above Classroom Teachers will also be a Progress Tutor and as a result will also have the following responsibilities and duties.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
To be the first point of contact in school for the pupils in their Form and for Parents/Guardians
To provide high quality Pastoral Care for pupils in their Form
To monitor the progress of individual pupils
To provide high quality academic guidance and mentoring for the Form Group
To monitor the progress of individual pupils
To provide an appropriately challenging, safe and secure Tutor Base within which pupils can flourish
Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of students with regard to the Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures
Support, Guidance, Monitoring and Reporting
1. Take action in accordance with the responsibility 'in loco parentis' and with regard to ‘Every Child Matters’ to ensure all pupils feel happy and safe, particularly those who may considered to be more vulnerable
2. Establish a working relationship with Parents/Guardians of pupils and keep them informed of relevant developments
3. Monitor both the social and academic progress of pupils
4. Use a ‘nurturing’ approach to develop positive relationships with pupils
5. Develop a detailed knowledge of pupils and use knowledge to play a central role in the support of all pupils within the Tutor Group
6. Endeavour to develop positive relationships between stakeholders that promote links and ensure ‘Home-Academy Agreement’ is adhered too
7. Support pupils throughout the Target Setting process – with regards to both academic and behavioural progress, and ensure pupils understand what evidence is required, the standards expected, and when /where success can be attained
8. Complete a weekly ‘Check-in’ session for pupils to set themselves Targets (attendance, punctuality, behaviour, effort and academic issues) for the coming week and a ‘Check-out’ session at the end of the week for them to reflect on their progress toward achieving these goals
9. Use Assessment Data and Target setting outcomes to discuss progress with pupils (in Form Period) and with Parents/Guardians (at Review Day /Parents Evenings)
10. Use Assessment Data to identify at least 5 underachieving pupils in their Form and support/challenge them through the Assertive Mentoring process, liaising with Subject Teachers and Parents/Guardians to ensure the students do what needs to be done to address the underachievement
11. Attend Raising Attainment Team meetings each cycle; represent their Faculty at these Meetings and to ensure interventions agreed are implemented
12. Support pupils to develop learning, study and revision skills along with time management and problem solving skills as part of a programme during Form Period and beyond
13. Accurately complete a register at the start of each day.