Responsibilities specific to the role:

• To lead on curriculum design and development in the department
• To develop teaching and pedagogy ensuring an outstanding teaching provision in the department
• To engender a passion for learning languages across all stakeholders of the school
• To take a strategic and operational lead of the department
• Ensure all students make aspirational progress
• Develop enrichment opportunities to support the curriculum and engender a love of learning
• To lead effective QA of activities in the department
• To mentor and nurture NQTs and student teachers
• To develop an effective KS5 curriculum

Responsibilities of a classroom teacher:

• To uphold and fulfil the requirements of the Teachers Professional Standards
• To teach students in allocated classes in order to ensure that their learning is of the highest quality
• Teach students within allocated classes, enhancing their learning and providing the opportunity for achievement for all students
• Planning and preparing tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest during lessons
• Monitor the academic progress of students within allocated classes and implement appropriate strategies to address underachievement
• To assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of all students within allocated classes
• To register the attendance of students in class
• To set appropriate homework
• To mark student’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 student behaviour in the classroom and on school premises and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour
• Communicate with parents and carers over students’ progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events
• Undergoing regular observations and participating 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 Mentor

• To address any issues concerned with the wellbeing, personal development and academic progress of students within the mentor group
• To check uniform and general appearance on a daily basis
• To monitor the behaviour of students in the mentor group.

Performance Management responsibilities

• All members of staff are required to participate fully in the school’s appraisal 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
• To have an understanding of school and statutory safeguarding procedures and uphold these procedures to safeguard and protect young people