Monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching.
• Mark and monitor pupil’s work and set targets for progress.
• Assess and record pupil’s progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
Pastoral care
• Undertaking pastoral and tutorial duties, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties; monitor attendance and punctuality and report any concerns to Parents and Head of Year Pastoral Deputy Head or the Head of Secondary as appropriate.
Other professional requirements are to:
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
• Ensure your own professional development.
• Develop appropriate liaison with all teaching and support staff.
• Liaise effectively with parents and actively promote their involvement in the life of the school.
• Actively lead and develop the subject area as part of the wider, extra-curricular offer.
Other subject specific expectations will be directed by the Head of Department or the Head of Secondary School and Sixth Form.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education and Skills
Essential:
• Fully qualified teacher.
• Excellent classroom management skills and able to follow the school’s disciplinary code.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Full understanding of Equal Opportunities and able to implement in everyday practice.
Desirable:
• Further qualifications and track record of professional development.
The above details are not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned to him/her by the Leadership Team.