Duties
The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document describes duties, which may be required to be undertaken by teachers in the course of their employment. In addition certain particular duties are reasonably required to be exercised and completed in a satisfactory manner. It is the contractual duty of the postholder to ensure that his or her professional duties are discharged effectively.
This job description is a description of the job to be undertaken and performed to the satisfaction of the Principal by the postholder. It does not form part of the contract of employment.
Role
The Classroom Teacher’s prime function is to teach effectively and to ensure appropriate learning by pupils in accordance with the National Curriculum. S/he should also contribute to the academy’s vision to enable all pupils to achieve, enjoy learning and fulfil their full potential. The Classroom Teacher will meet annually with his/her line manager to set performance objectives and periodically to review these in accordance with the academy’s Performance Management Policy.
Responsibilities
You are responsible to the Principal and your Faculty Leader/Subject Leader for:
(a) managing the learning of pupils effectively in your classes/area of teaching and using data to target pupil progress / improved achievement;(b) maintaining your classroom in good order and reporting any damage;
(c) checking the attendance of pupils in every lesson and following up absence when necessary;
(d) maintaining good standards of pupil behaviour. Using the academy’s systems to ensure pupils enjoy learning, achieve and are given opportunities to make a positive contribution;
(e) preparing/developing teaching and learning materials;
(f) contributing fully to the Faculty team and participating in meetings;
(g) keeping appropriate records of learning and marking and assessment up to date;
(h) when required the duties of tutor as described in the generic job description
(i) teachers on the MPR may also be asked to undertake particular responsibilities appropriate to
their professional development.
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