Biology Teacher

Role Purpose:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering learning experiences in his /her area of expertise to support the development of students in a stimulating learning environment.
• Responsible for undertaking administrative, pastoral, research, and /or teacher development activities, to support achievement of The Royal Academy’s vision and philosophy.
• Model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in action and behavior.

Academic Responsibilities:

• Implement The Royal Academy’s curriculum and contribute towards enriching the curriculum further by working collaboratively with other teachers, the Teacher Development Centre, and the Education Research Centre.
• Keep oneself updated on new developments and research in pedagogy, curriculum, and other relevant aspects of teaching to enhance professional learning.
• Undertake action research projects at The Royal Academy and engage with the teacher community to share results and learnings; and solicit input on challenges faced and areas of improvement.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with other teachers and teacher educators on the preparation and development of teaching and learning that align with the philosophy of The Royal Academy.
• Plan, prepare for, and support students in their learning, in line with The Royal Academy’s curriculum.
• Engage effectively with students in creating a stimulating learning environment.
• Provide written/oral assessments and communicate feedback to enable learning and improvement.
• Discuss feedback with students and parents.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed academic records of students.
• Undertake responsibilities for organizing and participating in various events at The Royal Academy
• Participate in domain and team meetings to discuss the progress of students

Mentorship:

• Promote the general well-being of individuals/groups of students assigned to him /her.
• Serve as a guide and provide support and feedback to students on an individual basis regarding academic and personal difficulties.
• Be responsible for the safety of students at The Royal Academy  Engage with parents to understand their perspective, communicate on various aspects of student development, and encourage their involvement and contribution at The Royal Academy.

Professional Development:

• Actively participate in domain meetings, and tangibly contribute to building domain area expertise across the domains.
• Collaborate with other teachers to support student development and achievement in line with The Royal Academy’s vision.
• Proactively pursue and participate in opportunities for enhancing professional development through involvement in research /teacher development activities, sharing meetings, and self-reflection