Teacher of Maths and Economics in Stratford-upon-Avon

A. Achievement of Students

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect.
• Set goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students.
• Be accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
• Be aware of students’ capabilities and prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.
• Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and the impact this has on teaching.
• Encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

B. Teaching Quality

• Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons across the 11-18 age range.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Hold a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, fostering and maintaining students’ interest and addressing misunderstandings.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum and promote the value of scholarship.
• Promote high standards of literacy, articulacy and correct usage of standard English.
• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.
• Promote a love of learning and foster children’s intellectual curiosity.
• Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend knowledge.
• Reflect systematically on lesson effectiveness and teaching approaches.
• Differentiating appropriately, using approaches that empower all students.
• Understand factors that inhibit learning and strategies to overcome them.
• Adapt teaching to support students at different development stages.
• Use distinctive teaching approaches for special educational needs, high ability, English as an additional language, disabilities and disadvantaged students.
• Assess relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements and public examination arrangements.
• Use formative and summative assessment to secure students’ progress.
• Use Individual Student Tracking and other assessment data to monitor progress, set targets and plan lessons.
• Provide regular oral and written feedback and encourage students to respond.
• Undertake peer lesson observations as directed by the Deputy Headmaster – Academic.

C. Leadership and Management

• Fulfil teacher’s wider professional responsibilities.
• Maintain consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct as detailed in the Teachers’ Standards.
• Respect the ethos, policies and practices of the School, maintaining high standards in attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act within statutory frameworks for professional duties and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of the department under the Head of Department.
• Design and provide an engaging curriculum within your subject area.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the School.
• Develop professional relationships with colleagues, seeking advice and support when needed.
• Deploy support staff effectively.
• Improve teaching through professional development, responding to advice and feedback.
• Communicate effectively with parents about student achievements and well-being.
• Stay updated with departmental and School developments, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of professional duties.
• Carry out supervisory duties.
• Evaluate performance and commit to professional development.

D. Pastoral (inc. Behaviour and Safety)

• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Help safeguard the welfare of students.
• Contribute to pastoral support for students.
• Establish clear rules and routines for classroom behaviour and promote courteous behaviour in accordance with the School’s Behaviour Policy.
• Encourage high standards of appearance and maintain good relationships with students.
• Use a range of discipline strategies, including praise, sanctions and rewards, consistently and fairly.
• Manage classes effectively, adopting approaches suitable to student needs and motivating participation.
• Act decisively when necessary and exercise appropriate authority.
• Identify potential child abuse or neglect, following safeguarding procedures.
• Know legal safeguarding requirements and apply local arrangements.
• Act as a vertical tutor and handle pastoral matters, discipline, attendance, reports, assemblies, form rooms, etc.
• Take additional responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Headmaster.

E. General

• This job description is non-contractual. The duties and responsibilities described may be added to or amended from time to time to meet the School’s needs and role requirements.
• Professional development opportunities are provided.
• The School commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment in accordance with keeping children safe in education guidance.