9. Implement new initiatives, Academy, local or national, by adapting classroom procedures accordingly,
monitoring progress and reflecting on pedagogical outcomes.
10. Set high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their
achievement.
11. Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect that allows students to feel safe
and secure and promotes their self-esteem.
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability
1. Be immediately responsible for the processes of identification, assessment, recording and reporting for the
students in their charge.
2. Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student
outcomes.
3. Assess students’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular
development.
4. Contribute towards the implementation of IEPs as detailed in the current SEN Code Of Practice particularly
the planning and recording of appropriate actions and outcomes related to set targets.
5. Be familiar with statutory assessment and reporting procedures and prepare and present informative, helpful
and accurate reports to Parents.
6. Keep an accurate register of students for each lesson. Unexplained absences or patterns of absence should
be reported immediately in accordance with the Academy policy.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
1. Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum programmes of
study and specifications for examination courses.
2. Keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy.
3. Contribute to the effective use of subject resources, including evaluation of new materials and equipment.
4. Keep up-to-date with technological change and the use of technology to enhance delivery, and student access,
to the subject.
Professional Standards and Development
1. Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
2. Arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and begin and end lessons on time.
3. Be familiar with the Academy and faculty handbooks and support all the Academy’s policies, e.g. Health and
Safety, Citizenship, Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.
4. Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and support staff.
5. Be involved in extra-curricular activities such as making a contribution to clubs and visits.
6. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Teachers’ professional duties as set out in the current
Academy Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, and Teachers’ legal liabilities and responsibilities relating
to all current legislation, and the role of the education service in protecting children.
7. Liaise effectively with Parent/Carers and with other agencies with responsibility for students’ education and
welfare.
8. Be aware of the role of the Governing Body of the Academy and support it in performing its duties.
9. Be familiar with and implement the relevant requirements of the current SEN Code of Practice.
10. Consider the needs of all students within lessons (and implement specialist advice), especially for those who
have SEN, are more able and/or are not yet fluent in English.