Teacher of Physics

Job Summary

The Doon School seeks to appoint well-qualified and effective Teacher of Physics. The successful applicant must have passion and an unwavering belief in the difference that they can make.

Candidates are required to have Master Degrees in Physics. With all things being equal, candidates with a B.Ed degree may be preferred. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, ideally with CISCE or IB DP Assessments Boards. We are looking for teachers who can turn their subject knowledge into practical, applied and relevant learning. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills and the emotional intelligence to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents alike. The Doon School is a fully residential school and all of our teachers are expected to participate and contribute in the active sporting, service, pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. The work environment, quality of life and professional development here are second to none.

Qualifications

• Master Degrees in Physics.
• With all things being equal, candidates with a B.Ed degree may be preferred.
• Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, ideally with CISCE or IB DP Assessments Boards.

Responsibilities

• Candidates may apply with a detailed CV along with a covering letter. Applications should reach the Human Resources Department.
• To intellectually inspire each Student with the love of Learning.
• Teach a core load and to adhere to all department policies, schemes of work and meet all internal and public examination requirements.
• To fully participate in the department's existing programme and to be an innovative member of this essential part of The Doon School's curriculum.
• Support the department in the carrying out of substitution work.
• Teach extra classes to support each Student as is deemed necessary.
• To attend all ongoing subject and whole school training as part of the school's ongoing professional development programme.
• Perform examination duties and contribute to the setting of examination papers as required, both internally and externally.
• Adhere to the Department's and school's marking and reporting assessment scheme and to attend all PTMs (Parent Teacher Meetings).
• To support the work of the Careers Information, Education and Guidance Department.
• Carrying out all teaching and other aspects of life as a professional teacher at The Doon School with honesty and integrity.
• To undertake duties and responsibilities requested by the Headmaster from time to time.
• To be able to escort students on various department trips.
• To be able to use technology to teach the Subject.
• He should be able to make lesson plans.
• In addition to the teaching responsibility, a teacher at The Doon School is expected to get wholeheartedly involved in the pastoral duty and cocurricular activities offered at The School.
• All Members of teaching staff are also expected to get involved in various sports available to students at The School.
• Other aspects of the teaching requirement at The Doon School.
• As the school has always believed in a holistic education for each student, the teachers are also expected to take the opportunity to get involved in their area of interests or expertise.
• A teacher at Doon is expected to do the following: Act as a Tutor.
• Every teacher is attached to a House and is appointed a group of Students in the same age group. The teacher is a guide academically and pastorally to the Students.
• Attend tutor meetings called by the Housemaster.
• Hold tutorial meetings.
• Counsel Students on a one-to-one basis and as a group.
• Take his tutees on a 5 day trek twice a term.
• Do one day and one night out excursion with the tutees once a term.
• Get to know and correspond with the parents of the tutor group.
• Visit the tutees in hospital at times.
• Advise tutees on disciplinary issues.
• Do scheduled toy and games duties.
• To eat breakfast and lunch in the Central Dining Hall with one's tutees and to inculcate manners and proper decorum at meals.
• Inculcate good reading habits.
• Write a report on all tutees twice a year.
• Help tutees to complete 5 hours term of social service outside of school. 5 hours is the absolute minimum and most Students undertake much more.
• All teachers are expected to do House rounds and toye duties on appointed days and assist the Housemaster in the running of the house.
• Sport - If competent enough, a new teacher could be given a sport to run at the junior level to begin with. All teachers must do at least two sports coaching sessions per week. Those in charge of a sport will have to be present on all evenings during the season or on fixed days if the sport is played throughout the year. Masters-in-Charge of sport are also requested to fix all interschool, tournament and IPSC, Council, district, state and national dates in advance for the calendar.
• Other Duties - The required number of invigilation duties during The Doon School Admission Examinations. Attend school functions, maintain school discipline and be proactive in and outside the classroom. Be a member of the Masters' Dining Room. Attend all staff meetings and Chambers. Attend school events such as Founders and Prize Giving. Always uphold the values and traditions of the school and be an example to the Students.

Interview

Those candidates selected for interview will be provided with a detailed programme.

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