Purpose of the Role

Teaching and Learning

·      To teach assigned classes as appropriate.

·      To devise, maintain and enhance units of learning for Key Stage 3 and 4, in conjunction with any other teachers of their subject.

·      To contribute to the teaching of whole college developments e.g. ICT, Citizenship, Work Related Learning and SMSC, incorporating them                into lessons as per schemes of work.

·      To plan lessons carefully, using available data and taking into account the different needs of pupils in their classes.

·      To use suggested strategies within the SEND pupil profiles of pupils within their classes, reporting back on their efficacy to the child’s key-              worker/CSS.

·      To develop and use appropriate materials and teaching methods which take into account the priorities of the school and individual pupils.

·      To employ a variety of motivating and stimulating approaches to pupil learning.

·      To set and assess homework in accordance with the school and department policies.

·      To prepare pupils for entry into subject examinations as appropriate.

·      To ensure high standards of effort, accuracy and presentation by pupils are encouraged.

·      To promote pupils’ understanding of their own learning and encourage a positive mindset.

Safeguarding

·      To ensure that pupils are safeguarded at all times and all possible concerns are reported to the appropriate person or through appropriate            means.

·      To treat all pupils fairly and equally regardless of gender, religion, culture and social context, including gender identity and sexuality.

·      Maintain a prompt and accurate register of attendance for each lesson.

Resource Management

·      To ensure that the classroom is a well organised, safe and stimulating learning environment with up-to-date, motivating displays which                   support learning (support to put up the displays will be given).

·      To ensure that classrooms are left tidy at the end of each lesson.  To report any damage promptly to the Head of Department, the Site Team          or IT-Support as appropriate.

·      To contribute to the development of up-to-date resources for department use in the classroom and for communal areas of display.

  Pastoral Work

·      To fulfil the role of Form Tutor, as defined in the staff handbook.

·      Take accurate registers and encourage good attendance.

·      Promote the general progress and wellbeing of individual pupils in their tutor group.

·      Endeavour to build up a good relationship with pupils in their tutor group, in order to support their role as the first point of contact for                     tutees and parents for advice and guidance.

·      Communicate effectively with parents of their tutees with regards to wellbeing and achievements, meeting online or in person as                               appropriate

MonMonitoring and Assessment

·      To mark pupils’ work on a regular basis in line with the school’s and departmental marking policies and provide feedback.

·      To assess pupils accurately using relevant subject descriptions, criteria from national qualifications, predictive data, etc and use the                            assessment as a basis for setting targets with high expectations for all pupils.

·      Record assessment data on Go4Schools in a timely fashion and as required by the reporting systems of the school.

·      To provide opportunities for pupils to assess, reflect on and improve their performance.

·      To communicate and liaise with parents as appropriate, including parents’ evenings and responding to emails in a timely fashion.

·      To make effective use of data and analysis of data to inform teaching and interventions.

            Behaviour Management

·      To ensure that pupils enter and exit classrooms quietly and calmly and sit in their allotted place.

·      To create a classroom environment where all pupils feel valued, respected and cared for.

·      To reward good behaviour and achievement in accordance with the school’s policy.

·      To ensure that mutual respect, self-discipline, mature behaviour and good habits are encouraged.

·      To monitor the uniform and bringing of equipment by pupils and report deficiencies as necessary, using school systems.

·      To support colleagues by applying the correct procedures to ensure good behaviour as outlined in the school’s behaviour policy and                            protocols.

·      To record all behaviour events in a timely fashion and apply sanctions in accordance with school policy, communicating with parents as                    required.

            Professional Conduct

·      Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.

·      Model the presentation and behaviour expected of pupils.

·      Behave in a professional manner at all times, in all communications and in all meetings.

·      Dress in a manner which promotes professional values, as appropriate for the activities being undertaken.

·      Attend staff briefings, staff meetings, house meetings, parent evenings, induction / open evenings and curriculum evenings as appropriate             (line manager to advise).

            Professional Development

·      To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of subject area(s) and national educational strategies.

·      To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of subject specifications and syllabi.

·      To undertake relevant professional development.

·      To participate in the school’s Performance Management scheme, liaising with line manager in setting appropriate Performance                                     Management objectives that are aspirational.

·      To engage in research and whole-school CPD.

            Collaborative Work

·      Liaise with classroom TAs and other support staff as appropriate, directing the work of the TA in lessons.

·      To support collaborative partner work with schools inside and outside the Trust, colleges, universities and businesses, where appropriate.

·      Participate in cross-Trust departmental liaison groups and share practice to the benefit of staff across the Trust.

·      To work in other Trust schools as required, by agreement.

·      To maintain a good relationship with all stakeholders in the community.

            Additional Duties

·      To attend departmental, year team and staff meetings, including staff briefings.

·      To be involved in extra-curricular activities and whole school initiatives.

·      To carry out three supervisory duties each week (FTE) and weekly bus duty, ensuring that duties are covered in times of planned absence               (by swapping duties, for example).

 This job description is intended to assist the postholder and others in defining the role. It should be read in conjunction with the ‘professional duties’ section of the School Teachers Pay & Conditions document, which defines a teacher’s duties, and the latest version of the ‘Teachers’ Standards’ (see appendix 1). All teachers are expected to meet Teachers’ Standards at all times.

Upper Pay Spine (where appropriate)

There is no separate job description for staff who are being paid on the Upper Pay Spine. However, these staff are expected to:

a)    be highly competent in all areas described within the Teachers’ Standards; and

b)    be able to evidence that their achievements and contributions to the college as a whole are substantial and sustained.