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Teacher of Geography

Reference: MAR20192575
Expiry date: 2019-03-28 17:00:00.000
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £23,720.00 - £39,406.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension and CPD
Attachments: MV16Jobpack-Geography(1).pdf

Job Description - Subject Teacher

Reports to:  Head of Faculty

Key purpose of the job

To teach students in allocated classes in order to ensure that their learning is of the highest quality.

Responsibilities of a classroom teacher

  • 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 pupil behaviour in the classroom and on college premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour;
  • Communicate with parents and carers over students' progress and participate in faculty meetings, parents' evenings and whole college training events;
  • Undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD); and
  • 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 students within the tutor group;
  • To check general appearance on a daily basis; and
  • To monitor the attendance of students in the tutor group.

Performance Management responsibilities

  • All members of staff are required to participate fully in the college’s performance management system.