To promote high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and teaching for all pupils in accordance with the National Standards and as defined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; to also have due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, Trust and school policies.

The Teacher must understand the nature and purpose of Catholic education and must be committed to sustain the Catholic identity of the school and safeguard the teaching of the Church. The Teacher must undertake to develop the children in the understanding and knowledge of their faith in all undertakings and have due regard to the Catholic character and ethos of the school and the Trust.

Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned 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;

·       Use teaching strategies that keep pupils engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources;

·       Create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident;

·       Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;

·       Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils;

·       Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge;

Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests.

To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.

·       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 coordinated outcomes;

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

·       Plan and deliver Catholic acts of worship to celebrate the children’s achievements;

·       To participate in staff meetings as required;