Teacher of English

Job Description:

SUBJECT TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Department

Main purpose:
The teacher will:
 Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and
Conditions Document
 Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
 Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and
procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
 Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Key responsibilities
 Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum
and schemes of work
 Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned
pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
 Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
 Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
 Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
 Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
 Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
 Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
 Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers
 Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
 Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and
outside school
 Attend, lead and participate in relevant meetings, training and other learning activities