About this role
The essential quality of the teacher is to provide all pupils with an example which demonstrates the commitment required to achieve the highest possible educational standards within our school.
In particular, the following duties are central to the job:
Having suitable knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning processesOrganising and implementing assessment within your classroomMonitoring and evaluating standards of pupils’ learning and progressManaging your class effectivelyThe specific tasks referred to in this job description may be delegated as appropriate.
The salary is reviewed annually and determined according to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (DFEE). The duties are in accordance with this document. The main areas of responsibility are specified below.
Teaching and Learning
Planning and preparing courses and lessons, feeding back on pupils’ workAssessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupilsPreparing pupils for public examinations as age appropriate and reporting and interpreting resultsParticipating in meetings arranged for all the aboveLeading a subject – being responsible for its development and monitoring its implementation and impactProfessional Development, Improvement and Review
Reviewing teaching methods and programmes of workParticipating in arrangements for training and continuing professional developmentParticipating in staff meetings which relate to the curriculumManagement and Administration
Co-coordinating and managing your work as a class teacherContribute to the review, development and management of the curriculum and assessment, including the School Development Plan and working towards our school aimsEnsure all pupil data is held centrally and is used effectively to improve outcomesEnsuring the effective and efficient internal transfer of pupil data for your teaching groupsWorking in either school within the Federation dependent on where you are based and working with your colleagues as a wider team across both schoolsEnrichment
Contributing to or leading trips and visits and any other enrichment opportunitiesRunning an after-school club for at least part of the school yearSupporting both schools at extra-curricular and community eventsGeneral Administration
Providing other staff with relevant information about class, to help their planning and ensure staff have high expectations of pupilsEnsuring the role of the class teacher is carried out, as stated within the Staff HandbookSpecific Duties and Responsibilities
Monitoring and working collaboratively towards the objectives and tasks identified within the School Development PlanLiaising with colleagues in other schools where necessaryInterpreting comparative data regarding pupil performanceTake responsibility for your own professional development, keeping abreast of subject developments and reviews, locally and nationallyContribution to the whole-school ethos, with due regard to wider professional effectivenessSupporting the Federation between Caddington and Slip End Schools, collaborating with colleagues as required