Key Accountabilities

• The preparation of lessons in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and procedures.

• Planning of lessons and teaching resources that enable students to learn and make progress.

• The Assessment of students learning recognising its place in developing students learning.

• Using assessment to inform teaching and learning.  Following the school policies on assessment and marking.

• Setting and marking of homework, extended learning tasks and class work.  Working in accordance with the homework policy.

• The provision of an effective learning environment through proper use of resources and effective management of student behaviour.  

• Being a reflective practitioner, keeping up to date, through reading and INSET, with educational thinking.

• Contributing to the development of a subject area through attending meetings and being involved in Faculty review and planning.

• Being a positive role model for students, encouraging them to behave in accordance with the school code of conduct.  Using the Behaviour Management Policy and Working Together Code of Conduct.

• Developing positive relationships with parents through the formal reporting system, parents’ evenings and when in communication with parents.

• Promoting positive attitudes in students when undertaking the role of form tutor, using the tutor period effectively.

• Ensuring that school equipment is used safely and take measures to ensure the security of equipment after use.

• To take an active role in School Performance Management system to review own progress and set targets for future development.

• To undertake the responsibilities of a form tutor.

• To take appropriate action to identify and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the immediate working environment.

• To work in accordance with the values of the school particularly with regard to promoting positive attitudes towards tolerance and respect for other people.

• To work in accordance with school policies and procedures as identified in the staff handbook and school policy folder.