Teaching and Learning

● To plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
● To assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned students, making accurate and productive use of assessment
● To adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of students
● To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
● To promote good progress and outcomes by students
● To demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
● To participate in arrangements for preparing students for external tests
● To conduct Parent Teacher Conferences as per the school calendar
● To prepare formal written reports as per the school calendar

Whole School organisation

● To contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values, vision and mission

● To make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
● To work with others on curriculum and student development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
● To provide cover, where another teacher is unable to teach
● To stay updated on school policies, Staff handbook content and any other relevant content that ensures an effective working life.
● Follow the school dress code and other codes of conduct

Health and Wellbeing

● To promote the safety and wellbeing of all students
● To ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional Development

● To take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
● To take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
● Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication and Collaboration

● To communicate effectively with students, parents and carers

● To collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
● To develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and Professional conduct

● To uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
● To have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
● To understand and act within the expectations relating to professional duties and responsibilities Management of staff and resources

● To direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers
● To contribute to the professional development of other teachers and support staff
● To deploy resources delegated to them

Qualifications and experience

● Recognised teaching qualification (e.g.PGCE or PGCEi)
● A good Honours Degree
● A minimum of two years successful teaching experience
● Experience of working with students for whom English is not their first language

Skills and knowledge

● Knowledge of the English National Curriculum and IGCSEs/A Levels
● Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
● A good understanding of how children learn
● Ability to adapt teaching to meet students’ needs
● Ability to build effective working relationships with students
● Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
● Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
● Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning