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

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

Health and Wellbeing 

● To promote the safety and wellbeing of all students 

● To ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional Development Communication and Collaboration 

● To take part in the school’s appraisal procedures 

● To 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 

● 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 recruitment and 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

Personal qualities 

● A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all students and promoting the ethos and values of the school 

● High expectations for children’s attainment and progress 

● A positive, solution-focused approach to work

● An ability to develop strong relationships with students 

● The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively