Primary objective:

Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject expertise, keep their knowledge and skills up to date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students. They make the safeguarding and well-being of all students their number one priority and follow the school’s statutory policies.

Areas of responsibility:

deliver high quality teaching and learning in line with the Misk Curriculum and local requirements
establish a safe and stimulating environment for students
plan, feedback and teach in line with school and departmental procedures
plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies
maintain a working knowledge of relevant curricula and other documents
maintain records of students’ progress including all statutory documents required by the school and local authorities
produce reports and grades for students as per the school calendar
conduct termly interviews with parents to discuss and explain their child’s performance and progress in school
be responsible for the good order and safety of students during registration (if assigned)
record student attendance during each lesson
have an oversight of the general welfare of students whilst at school; follow up on any individual needs by reporting to the information management system
monitor and record rewards and sanctions
provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning
employ a variety of motivating and stimulating approaches to student learning
monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary
differentiate accordingly according to the students’ needs
provide pastoral support for students in line with school policies and procedures
be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations
carry out duties of care as a homeroom or form tutor and also during non class times
understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies
liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational counsellors
promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school
follow the regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
be aware of and effectively implement emergency and evacuation procedures as required
be fully aware of the school’s Health and Safety policies
conduct standardised or other tests when required and document students’ performance
attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required eg team planning meetings
attend and participate in all training days
supervise students during morning parade and dismissal when required
supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
supervise pupils in assemblies when required
liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
promote the subject(s) within the school and provide co curricular opportunities
provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
undertake any other reasonable requests by the Principal or other line manager
identify the needs of individuals and groups within the class and liaise with the learning support team as required
use digital technology tools approved by the school
liaise with cultural committee, where needed, to ensure culturally acceptable lesson materials
provide co-curricular activities as required
undertake additional duties as and when required by the line manager.

Staff responsibility:

there are no line management responsibilities attached to this position.

Student responsibility:

ensure that all students meet the school’s progress and attainment targets.

Teaching responsibility:

teach no more than 25 lessons per week as directed by the School Principal
support with cover and duty as needed by the Principal, including assemblies and co curricular / enrichment activities.

Safeguarding:

the post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow the school’s safeguarding policies and the staff code of conduct. They will directly support the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a priority to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the school.

Suitable qualifications:

Bachelor Degree (essential)
Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent (essential)
professional development to prepare for leadership: NPQML / CPML or equivalent (desirable).

Desirable experience:

at least two years’ relevant experience, post qualification
evidence of consistently outstanding teaching
evidence of contributing to, or driving, successful academic results.

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

understanding of high quality teaching
ability to build effective working relationships
recent evidence of relevant CPD
understanding of the use of assessment to inform planning and improve student performance
ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility.
ability to set high expectations to inspire, motivate and challenge the students.
ability to organise, plan and prioritise effectively; managing responsibilities as a classroom teacher
data analysis skills, and the ability to link attainment data to strengths and weaknesses in curriculum, pedagogy and teaching
IT proficiency including all Microsoft and Google office tools Microsoft Office and Google Suite
able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
experience in engaging with parent body
experience in working with students who have a variety of learning, social and psychological needs.

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