Kim Bishop

St Olave's Grammar School

Orpington, Greater london

05.2017 - Current

Head of KS3 science (started in 2022):
Key responsabilities in:
Minimising low level disruption by enforcing classroom policies.
Reports on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
Embedding of spaced repetitions, interleaving activities and diversity in KS3 science in the curriuclum.
Introduction of new scaffolded scientific literacy tasks aimed at improving the disciplinary literacy.
Transitions from grades to new KS3 standards based on students' development of scientific skills.
Planning and leading interventions for Y7 and Y8 students.
Planned and supervisied eductaional excursions for enhanced students engagement.
Teaching KS4 and KS5 chemistry (from 2017):
KS4 and KS5 challenging chemistry curriculum through established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
Contribution in the science departmenbr to identify stregth and weaknesses and development of new feedback policies and scientific literacy tasks.
Responsabilities in marking exams and end of year tests and build predicted grades.
Leading of KS4 and KS5 intervention sessions for low achievers.
Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.

Summary