Biology Teacher
Job Summary:
In striving to teach truth, equip generations and change the world for God’s glory, the secondary
school teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality instruction and learning
activities, overseeing the classroom, ensuring students have opportunities to achieve their
highest potential, and managing assessment of student progress. You will educate children in the
classroom and outside, meet with students and parents to discuss education-related issues, and
attend staff meetings. You will establish an engaging, developmentally appropriate, positive,
inclusive, and safe learning environment.
Duties & Responsibilities: Professional Knowledge
▪ Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of relevant curriculum, and of learning and
assessment theory
▪ Undertake evaluation, assessment and monitoring of students in accordance with school
guidelines and the Cambridge syllabus (where applicable)
▪ Participate in in-house and/or external professional development in order to update and
refine knowledge and skills including teaching, assessment, Christian Philosophy of
Education and Biblical Worldview
Duties & Responsibilities: As Teacher
▪ Have up to 22 contact hours per week as allocated by the Secondary Education Team
▪ Use a full range of teaching and assessment techniques that target identified
needs/abilities
▪ Ensure that all aspects of the curriculum are covered and that students are well prepared
for the Cambridge International Examinations (where applicable)
▪ Effectively manage the learning environment
▪ Develop a class environment that supports each student holistically, and in a Christ-like
way
▪ Perform your duties efficiently and effectively, with honesty, integrity and fairness at all
times
Duties & Responsibilities: Teams and Meetings
▪ Participate in whole staff and faculty meetings as scheduled
▪ Participate in peer and/or faculty mentoring and support programs
▪ Collaborate in the development of team and school plans and programs
Duties & Responsibilities: Wider School Environment
▪ Participate in student chapel regularly
▪ Participate in school activities outside of class time according to interest and need
▪ Actively supervise students during breaks and before/after school as scheduled
▪ Comply with reasonable directions given by a supervisor/principal/leadership
Bingham Academy Staff Code
▪ Adhere to Bingham Academy’s values and behaviours as defined in The Bingham Way
▪ Maintain a tidy standard of attire appropriate to working in a school
▪ Respect issues of confidentiality and privacy
▪ Follow school policies and guidelines at all times
▪ Be fully supportive of the mission, vision and the philosophy of the school
▪ Adhere to the Bingham Academy work culture guidelines
Ministry Fundamentals for All Staff
▪ Culture
o Be an ambassador and advocate for Bingham Culture as laid out in the Bingham
Culture Guidelines
o Attend staff devotions regularly
▪ Communication
o Facilitate open, engaging and positive communication between students, parents
and staff
o Facilitate appropriate communication boundaries with parents
▪ Discipleship
o Intentionally strive to engage in meaningful, discipleship relationships within the
Bingham community, impacting both truth and life, for the purpose of building up
others in their faith
Terms of Service:
▪ Working hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
▪ When sick or in an emergency you will inform your supervisor...................... Put a
request through Bamboo HR.
▪ Except for emergencies, do not use your personal phone to check social media etc. while
on duty
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▪ The rules and regulations in the employee /staff handbook are part of the terms of service
▪ Maintain proper certification (i.e.. ACSI certifications, teaching licences, etc.), as relevant, in
order to keep your work permit
▪ Consult HR and your supervisor before planning Special Leave or Extended Leave