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