Teacher of English

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Support and work towards the stated Aims and Objectives of this Church of England School as agreed by the Governors

· A close working relationship with other teachers is assumed throughout this document and forms an essential element in the effective operation of this post

· Plan, teach and assess the assigned classes according to the National Curriculum, the agreed departmental curriculum policies and schemes of work, having regard for relevance, differentiation, progression and evaluation of learning

· Adopt a variety of teaching styles suitable to the needs of the pupils

· Monitor, support and encourage pupils in their learning, behaviour and appearance in line with agreed guidelines

· Actively encourage all pupils to take an increasing responsibility for their own learning

· Promote a positive school image by ensuring that pupils' work is regularly displayed, and that equipment, furniture and fittings are used effectively and are well cared for by pupils

· Monitor pupil behaviour and attendance at individual lessons, promptly reporting concerns through either the academic or pastoral management structure as appropriate

· Participate in the arrangements for Performance Management in accordance with the School's agreed procedure

· Regularly set and mark appropriate class work and homework, to be completed in accordance with the School's Homework Policy and published timetable

· Contribute to departmental planning as reasonably required by the Head of Department

· To promptly attend relevant scheduled calendar meetings and the daily briefing meeting

Other Duties

· To carry out any other duties as directed by the Head of Department that are within the scope, purpose and spirit of the role

· Attend regular CPD as required by the school, and other optional relevant CPD to develop good practice

· Undertake further and continuous training appropriate to the post

Safeguarding and Child Protection

· Knows what to do if they have concerns about a child

· Takes on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children's welfare

· Undertakes regular safeguarding and child protection training

· Familiarises themselves with Keeping Children Safe in Education part 1 (KCSIE) and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy

Other

· Carries out any other duties as directed by the head of department that are within the scope, purpose and spirit of the role

· Attends regular continuing professional development (CPD) as required by the school, and other optional relevant CPD to develop good practice

· Proactively takes steps to ensure their mental health and wellbeing is protected, seeking further support if appropriate