Teacher of English

PURPOSE

To ensure quality first teaching gives every child the skills to achieve in a caring environment.

MAIN ACTIVITIES TO THE PARTICULAR DUTIES:

• Teach English at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5,
• contribute to other areas of the curriculum as and when necessary,
• provide cover for the lessons of other teachers as and when required, whilst maintaining teachers PPA allocation,
• take part in extra-curricular activities,
• be responsible for a tutor group,
• be a part of a duty team and undertake the responsibilities desired.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• adhere to Teaching Standards
• maintain behaviour for learning in accordance with the Academy’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• contribute to the development of schemes of work, assessments, resources and displays
• keep up to date with marking, assessments and data entry
• keep an accurate teaching record

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• contribute to the team responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or preservation.
• contribute to whole school’s development activities

STANDARDS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

• uphold department, school and Trust procedures, policies and plans
• represent the department in cross-curricular working parties
• attend Department, Year Team meetings and events to fully support the department, the school and the Multi-Academy Trust
• attend relevant INSET courses and meetings within the Trust and with outside agencies
• take a professional approach to all aspects of the work
• respect confidentiality: all confidential information should not be released to unauthorised persons

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• ensure effective dialogue with parents in accordance with school policies
• attend and support community events as required

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• take part in the Academy’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
• continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods
• ensure effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
• contribute to the delivery of relevant training programmes
• work as a member of the department team to contribute to positive effective working relationships within the Academy Trust