Job Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning • Ensure the effective teaching and management of classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained and the best use is made of teaching time. • Use teaching methods which will engage students and stimulate pupils' intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and good use of resources. • Have an excellent understanding of the use of technology to improve teaching and learning. • Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behaviour management through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school. • The post holder may be required to take responsibility for leading a curriculum area or operational aspect of the school. • Lead an after-school Enrichment activity. Planning Expectations • Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils in his/her class. • Set appropriate, realistic yet demanding expectations for pupils' learning, building on prior attainment/knowledge • Identify students who may require learning support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. • Planning shouId show clear understanding of the Year group expectations and lead to progression within lessons and over sequences of lessons. Assessment and Evaluation • Assess pupil's achievements and progress in accordance with arrangements agreed within the school based on policy and procedure. • Implement AfL to evaluate how well learning objectives are being/have been achieved and use assessment for future teaching and learning. • Mark and monitor pupils' class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, providing focus for pupils' progress to ensure they meet individual and Year group targets. Relations with Parents and the wider community • Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner based upon monitoring procedures adhered to within the school. • Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring homework tasks are presented comprehensibly and detail how parents can assist their children. • Treat parents with respect at all times and go through the proper channels, using line managers if necessary, with all interactions with parents. • Give presentations to parents as necessary e.g. Meet the Teachers, Parent information Meetings. Managing and Developing Teaching and Administrative Staff within the School • Contribute to meetings, discussion and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the school. • Interact on a professional level with colleagues and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships. • The post holder may be responsible for the supervision of the work of teaching assistants. Managing Resources • Select appropriate resources which enable teaching objectives to be met by all learners. • Ensure that resources are used responsibly and equipment is looked after Personal Development • Continual development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan. • Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to their own department and mainstream departments. • Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and procedures and practices. • Set a good example to the pupils they teach in their personal presentation and conduct. • Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.

Job Requirements

OTHER  Promote The CORE 7 Leadership Capabilities: 1. Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organisational performance. 2. Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organisational vision and direction 3. Collaborative -Works collaboratively with others to achieve organisational outcomes 4. Entrepreneurial - Creates organisational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success 5. Enabling- Drives excellence through valuing and developing others 6. Agile -Achieves personal and organisational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment 7. Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations  Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.  A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.  Willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

Required Languages

English