JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Design Technology

For academic year 2024/25

Strategic purpose

The basic duties of a teacher are outlined in the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The post holder shall maintain a good understanding of whole College curriculum, assessment and pastoral policies.

Core responsibilities Teaching:

• Plan appropriate work for classes in accordance with departmental schemes of work and whole school initiatives.

• Identify and work appropriately with students with special educational needs and all identified student groups.

• Take account of students’ prior levels of attainment and use these in planning for individuals and classes.

• Set work when required for absent students.

• Ensure an optimum climate for learning through strong classroom management, with due regard to health and safety policies.

• Maintain good discipline and ensure the College student disciplinary policies and procedures are observed.

• Ensure effective setting of homework using online platform and appropriate feedback to students.

• Attend and contribute to all required staff meetings.

• In relation to the College’s strategic plan, contribute towards the goals and targets.

• Maintain a professional interest in educational initiatives relevant to the teacher’s subject/s

Assessment, recording and reporting:

•Keep appropriate records of students’ work in line with College policy.

• Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable time.

• Apply the College and Department Assessment Policy when marking students’ work.

• Complete student reports in line with College policy.

• Attend parent consultation events as required and keep parents informed about their child’s performance and future targets Pastoral work:

• Undertake responsibility for a form group . • Liaise with parents as required .

• Monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of all students in the form.

• Endeavour to build a good relationship with the students in the form, so that they will look to the teacher for support and advice .

• Command high standards of student behaviour and conduct at all times and support the College in its application of related policies .

• Report issues of concern to the appropriate senior staff .

• Maintain an accurate register of attendance and do everything possible to encourage good attendance