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Principal Accountabilities:
This job description is an appendix to the roles and responsibilities of a class teacher, as outlined in The Royal School Staff handbooks and policy documents.
Reports to: Head of Departments and Principal
Job Purpose: To carry out classroom teaching and associated activities to a high standard, in order to contribute to the academic and pastoral development of each student in line with the school’s mission and development plan.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Implement the delivery of the curriculum and participate in its review and development and the resourcing to support its delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum, including through own research.
• Participate in a planned programme for evaluating the curriculum/schemes of work.
• Participate in planning, implementing and reviewing necessary changes in consultation with the Lead Teacher (where applicable) and Principal
• Follow a planned programme for evaluating students’ learning experiences.
• Review resources relevant to the curriculum and recommend new resources.
• Make full use of resources and facilities available to the school as a whole.
• Undertake the role of a form tutor where required and deliver the PSHE curriculum as appropriate.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and field trips which will enhance teaching.
2. Maintain a high standard of teaching and demand a high standard of learning, so that students reach their potential.
• Maintain high quality teaching and learning.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment with high expectations, and support students in achieving them.
• Maintain a stimulating learning area that supports student learning and achievement.
• Ensure that students understand the criteria for achievement and procedures for identifying and rewarding achievement at all levels of ability.
• Maintain consistency and appropriate pace in the delivery of planned curriculum with other members of the department.
• Participate in the Staff Appraisal process, and in department or individual CPD/mentoring as appropriate.
• Review the progress of groups and individual students and seek solutions to problems.
• Liaise with members of the Pastoral team regarding students causing concern.
• Suggest pupil grouping to promote learning, where appropriate.
3. Follow the Policies and goals set by the department, the school, the National Curriculum and examination boards, including teaching and learning, assessment (both formative and summative) and moderation, and communication.
• Follow all procedures and duties as outlined in the Teacher’s Handbook and Department Handbook.
• Complete tasks to achieve the goals, priorities and deadlines in the departmental action plan and School Development Plan.
• Make a personal contribution to developing the department in line with priorities.
• Follow policy and procedure for assessment and recording, within school, National Curriculum and Exam Board guidelines;
• Participate in collecting evidence, levelling and moderating work for KS3 assessments and/or KS4/5 in line with exam board regulations.
• Ensure that marking and record-keeping are accurate, up-to-date and accessible to interested parties.
• Ensure that student assessment is used to inform teaching, diagnose difficulties and strengths, and to set appropriate targets.
• Ensure that students are fully prepared for their public exams and that deadlines are being met.
• Ensure that predicted grades are submitted on time.
• Follow marking, homework and student support policies.
• Participate in support arrangements for students in difficulty.
• Assist with the writing of examinations and mark schemes and the marking of exam papers, within deadlines set by the school.
• Participate as required in the invigilation of exams.
4. Follow administration, record-keeping and communication processes, in order to provide accurate and useful information.
• Be aware of required administration procedures and deadlines.
• Ensure that planning and record-keeping meets the needs of the school and is up-to-date.
• Provide manageable yet worthwhile cover work in any case of teacher absence.
• Maintain regular and effective two-way communication with HoD, other members of the department, and other individuals, through formal meetings and by being available for less formal discussions.
• Ensure that reports are graded/levelled appropriately and completed on time.
5. Ensure curriculum continuity and smooth transitions for students through an awareness of the curriculum across Key Stages 2 to 5.
• Have an understanding of the KS2/3/4/5 curriculum to ensure curriculum continuity between Key Stages.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of transition sessions across key stages
• Use baseline testing and CAT testing of students to inform planning and teaching.
6. Contribute to the day-to-day organisation and activities of the school and to participate in school events as a member of the school community.
• Contribute to the day-to-day organisation and activities of the school and to participate in school events as a member of the school community.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including attending assemblies, carrying out allocated duties, maintaining order and discipline.
• Check emails daily for important information.
• Attend meetings and Parents’ 3 Way meetings as required by the Principal and Board (these may include meetings outside the normal school day).
• Attend and support school events as required by the Principal.
• Run or support extra-curricular activities and events where appropriate.
OTHER
To fulfil other duties as specified by the Principal.
Job descriptions are liable to periodic review and may be renegotiated to meet the changing needs of the school and the individual strengths of the post-holder.