Teacher of Religious Studies

Each teacher is responsible for all aspects of teaching and learning for those classes and students assigned to them. This involves the organisation and administration of classes, the preparation of lesson plans and teaching within faculty guidelines and schemes of work. Each member of staff has a responsibility to promote high quality throughout their work and that of the faculty, Academy and Trust as a whole. In particular it is important to maintain high standards of achievement and to encourage all students to fulfil their potential through effective teaching and high expectations. In teaching at Archway Learning Trust importance is attached to:

• Team work
• Open consultation and participation in decision making
• Good communication
• A mutually supportive approach - sharing responsibility, success and problems
• Exercising positive leadership with students
• Maintaining high personal and professional standards
• Being forward looking and anticipating change
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach students of the full range of age and ability;
• Contribute to the development of the Department's curriculum;
• Attend and contribute to school assemblies and acts of worship, as applicable;
• Follow Academy and departmental procedures on assessment, recording and reporting, including communication with parents at consultation evenings;
• Take part in departmental activities such as field trips;
• Undertake such departmental responsibilities as are delegated by the Head of Department;
• Act as form tutor to a group of students
• Carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rotas;
• Set and mark home learning in accordance with Academy and departmental policies;
• Participate in meetings with colleagues and/or parents/carers with regard to the above responsibilities.
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  Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers' Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
Commitment to safeguarding