Main purpose

·         Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-teachers-pay-and-conditions

·         Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

·         Plan and teach well-structured, imaginative, engaging and active lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

·         Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

·         Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils, so that all abilities are challenged to enable all children to make good progress

·         Enhance children’s understanding and progress via appropriate marking and feedback based on the school’s marking and feedback policy

·         Set high expectations of learning and behaviour which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

·         Promote good / outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils

·         Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge

• Plan appropriate provision and monitor the progress of vulnerable groups.

• Plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with SEND: prepare, implement, monitor and review Personal Learning Plans; provide planning and information to the inclusion team for individual pupils

·         Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for internal and external assessments/tests.

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

·         Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision

·         Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

·         Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

·         Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

·         Follow all statutory safeguarding procedures and promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

·         Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

·         Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

·         Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

·         Keep abreast of latest developments and research in education to improve own and wider provision

·         Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

·         Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

·         Collaborate and work productively with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school, so that Shirley School has an outward facing ethos

·         Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

·         Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

·         Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

·         Work professionally and positively with the parents and wider community of Shirley Primary School

·         Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Curriculum Leadership Role

·         In line with the School’s Curriculum, ensure an exciting and progressive Scheme of Work is available to all staff

·         Monitor its use for coverage, depth and effectiveness

·         Formulate and review an Action Plan for your Curriculum Area or area of whole school Leadership, which shows impact

·         Sample and moderate children’s work and learning termly, via a variety of methods such as        book/ planning scrutinies, pupil voice and so forth

·         Support staff in e.g.: planning, team teaching and so forth

·         Research / keep abreast of the latest developments in this curriculum area, to help it continually improve

·         Lead workshops, discussions, staff meetings and present new materials where necessary

·         Provide opportunities to extend children’s learning in this subject area for all abilities and ages

·         Compile information on achievement and make this available where appropriate for teachers, leaders, parents, governors and inspectors

·         Allocate, budget for and supervise the resources necessary for implementing the curriculum

·         Liaise with other schools, parents and groups representing an interest in the curriculum area to develop and improve learning in school

Entitlements:

·         Training and Development within the school’s programme of Continual Professional Development.

·         Regular non-contact time for the purpose of Planning, Preparation and Assessment and also for opportunities to develop and improve practice

·         Appropriate support from Line Manager and other Senior Leaders.