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Teacher of Design Technology and Art

Reference: MAR20191957
Expiry date: 2019-03-28 17:00:00.000
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £23,720.00 - £39,406.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension and CPD
Attachments: JobPack-TeacherofDesignTechnologyArt.pdf

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.