Responsible to: Headteacher

Main Purpose

The teacher will;

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teacher's Standards

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plan, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• 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

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's visiion and values
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of school
• Work with others on curriclum and pupil developement to secure co-ordinated outcomes
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstances that another teacher is unable to teach

Heath, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• Take part in the school's appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsiblities

Other areas of responsibility

• Following completion of ECT induction, lead a curriculum subject and run extra-curricular clubs

The teacher will be required to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff safer code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role.  It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out.  The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the leave of the role, as direct by the Headteacher