PURPOSE OF THE POST:

CORE DUTIES:  

 A teacher must:  

• Implement and deliver an appropriate broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school 
• Facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of a designated group of pupils
• Foster a learning environment and educational experience which provides children with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential
• Share in the development of the school curriculum, courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review
• Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children. 

Main Responsibilities:  

• Teach pupils in their assigned group according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere 
• Plan their teaching to achieve optimum progression in pupil’s learning 
• Identify clear teaching objectives and content, appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught, and specify how these will be taught and assessed
• Set tasks for the whole class, individuals or groups, which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest 
• Set appropriately demanding expectations of pupil’s learning, motivation and presentation of work
• Set clear targets for pupil’s learning which they share and understand 
• Direct and supervise the work of Teaching Assistants in their classroom
• Assess progress, development and attainment of pupils and keep such records as are required by the school’s systems 
• Co-operate and liaise with other professionals, including fellow staff and colleagues from external agencies (for example, specialist teachers from the LA support services, health professionals and social workers) 
• Ensure a high quality learning experience for pupils, which meets internal and external quality standards 
• Use a variety of a delivery methods appropriate to students’ learning styles and the varying demands of curriculum 
• Provide a positive, and conducive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships 
• Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s relationships policy 

In accordance with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, there is a requirement for all teachers to contribute to the development of the school curriculum, teaching methods and their review.

• The tasks expected of the teacher may include the following and there may be dedicated time (if appropriate) to address some of the tasks:    
• Collate and analyse information relating to the standards achieved by pupils for presentation to the Leadership Team, governors and QEGSMAT  
• Lead a curriculum area  
• Secure and allocate the resources necessary to deliver the curriculum within an allocated budget
• Advise and support other members of staff on the content and delivery of the curriculum   
• Support and adhere to the school’s quality assurance procedures  

Generic Responsibilities 

• Contribute to the personal, social, health, citizenship and enterprise education of pupils according to school policy  
• Actively engage in the school’s performance management appraisal system  
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Academy Improvement Plan and associated actions plans, as appropriate  
• Play a full part in the life of the school community and support its ethos  
• Follow and actively promote the school’s policies  
• Comply with health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate  
• Communicate effectively with parents of pupils and with persons or bodies outside the school who are concerned with the welfare of pupils, after consultation with appropriate staff   
• Actively pursue own personal and professional development  
• Any further duties which may from time to time, reasonably be required by the Headteacher