Job Responsibilities – Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Teacher

Cambridge International Education | Grades 6–8

Job Purpose: To deliver engaging and effective Science instruction in accordance with the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, developing students' scientific knowledge, inquiry skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and understanding of real-world scientific applications.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver Science lessons in alignment with the Cambridge Lower Secondary Science curriculum, ensuring coverage of learning objectives across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

2. Lesson Planning: Prepare detailed lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching materials and learning activities in accordance with Cambridge curriculum expectations.

3. Concept-Based Teaching: Explain scientific concepts clearly through practical examples, demonstrations, experiments, models and real-life applications.

4. Scientific Enquiry: Develop students' abilities to ask scientific questions, formulate hypotheses, plan investigations, make observations, analyse evidence and draw logical conclusions.

5. Practical and Laboratory Activities: Conduct age-appropriate experiments and investigations, ensuring proper use of laboratory equipment, materials and adherence to safety procedures.

6. Student Engagement: Encourage curiosity, independent thinking, scientific reasoning, collaborative learning and active participation through inquiry-based teaching methodologies.

7. Assessment and Evaluation: Design and conduct formative and summative assessments, quizzes, assignments,



practical assessments and examinations to evaluate student understanding and learning outcomes.

8. Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching strategies and learning resources to address diverse academic abilities, individual learning needs and varying levels of student understanding.

9. Academic Progress Monitoring: Regularly monitor student performance, maintain assessment records, identify learning gaps and implement appropriate remedial and enrichment programmes.

10. Classroom Management: Maintain a disciplined, inclusive and stimulating learning workplace that encourages student participation, independent learning and mutual respect.

11. Digital Learning and Teaching Resources: Integrate smart boards, digital platforms, presentations, simulations, educational videos, worksheets and other teaching aids to enhance Science learning.

12. Laboratory Coordination: Coordinate with laboratory staff regarding experiment preparation, equipment availability, consumables, inventory maintenance and safe handling of chemicals and apparatus.

13. Student Guidance and Support: Provide academic guidance, remedial instruction and individual attention to students requiring additional support,



while encouraging high-performing students through enrichment activities.

14. Parent Communication and Academic Collaboration: Communicate students' academic progress and areas of improvement to parents. Collaborate with the Head of Department, Academic Coordinator and fellow teachers in curriculum planning, interdisciplinary projects and academic reviews.

15. Professional Development and Institutional Responsibilities: Participate in Cambridge career development programmes, workshops, departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, school events and other academic or administrative responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority.

Essential Candidate Requirements /Criteria/ Requirement/ Educational Qualification

- M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Biology or relevant Science subject; B.Sc. with B.Ed. may also be considered

Professional Qualification

- B.Ed. preferred / required as per school recruitment policy

Teaching Experience

- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant teaching experience

Curriculum Experience

- Cambridge Lower Secondary experience preferred

Subject Knowledge

- Strong understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Lower Secondary level
- Practical Skills
- Ability to conduct and supervise Science experiments
- Technology
- Proficiency in digital teaching tools and MS Office
- Communication
- Good English communication skills
- Additional Advantage
- Cambridge training or professional development certification

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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