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.
Dee Lyne
01763223400
dlyne@melbournvc.org