Key purpose of the job
To teach pupils in allocated classes in order to ensure that their learning is of the highest quality.
Responsibilities of a classroom teacher
- Teach pupils within allocated classes, enhancing their learning and providing the opportunity for achievement for all pupils
- Planning and preparing tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest during lessons
- Monitor the academic progress of pupils within allocated classes and implement appropriate strategies to address underachievement
- To assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of all pupils within allocated classes
- To register the attendance of pupils in class
- To set appropriate homework
- To mark pupil’s work and give appropriate and constructive feedback
- To research new topic areas, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials
- Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour
- Communicate with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events
- Undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Undertake critical self-evaluation and then participate in continuous professional development designed to enhance the quality of teaching or other working practices.
Responsibilities of a form tutor
- To address any issues concerned with the wellbeing, personal development and academic progress of pupils within the tutor group
- To check uniform and general appearance on a daily basis
- To monitor the behaviour of pupils in the tutor group.
Performance Management responsibilities
- All members of staff are required to participate fully in the school’s performance management system.
Other professional requirements
- Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities
- Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
- Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
- Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
