Academic Responsibilities - To contribute to the establishment of a caring ethos which values all students - To teach assigned classes in a competent and stimulating manner, making use of an appropriate range of teaching methods - To prepare lessons and courses, and make an appropriate contribution to curriculum development and in doing so to lead the learning and teaching in their classes - To liaise with fellow teachers/teaching assistants/Head of Subject/Head of School Section in terms of teaching plans - To mark and correct students' work effectively and timeously, to set homework in accordance with the homework timetables and timings, to maintain assessment procedures and prepare reports as required by the department and in accordance with School procedures. - To maintain discipline and adopt strategies with the aim of maximising each student's attainment. - Offer demonstration lessons for their line managers according to Ministry regulations. - To make effective use of all appropriate resources, including teaching materials, equipment and accommodation - To prepare student reports as required and ensure positive liaison with parents. - To participate in self-evaluation and staff development opportunities in response to school, department and personal needs - To set and mark prep on a regular basis in order to enhance students’ learning. - To report on students' work and to discuss students' progress with their parents - To participate in ‘Open Days’ and assessment processes for prospective students and parents. - Invigilate exams as required - To write references, where appropriate, for students applying to university or other courses - To accept other duties assigned to enhance the learning experience of the students and smooth functioning of the School - To support School rules and regulations with regard to dress and behaviour, discipline and sanctions - To actively contribute to the School’s Co-Curricular Programme. - To attend all meetings - To take advantage of Continuous Professional Development opportunities and training sessions for staff development. - To help students beyond the timetabled lessons where required, providing both consolidation and extension, and contribute to the regular department clinics. Pastoral Responsibilities - Be proactive in dealing with the students. - to liaise proactively with parents on all matters relating to a student’s academic and personal progress - to respond timeously to requests from parents in relation to their child’s progress and deal with any issues brought up by parents with acknowledgement of the concern on same working day and action as soon as possible thereafter - to participate in the Parent Conference meetings - to be always aware of all aspects of the wellbeing of students and to monitor each student’s academic progress and provide advice in setting and achieving appropriate targets - to deliver the Personal Social development programme at the time allocated - to coordinate with other colleagues to support a focus on individual strengths and areas for development - to support all aspects of personal development and involvement in co-curricular activities - register all members of class/tutor group at the start of school day; it is essential for the safety of students that this is done promptly, accurately and without fail - to be aware of all aspects of students’ personal development - to support students in getting the most from the opportunities available in all areas of school life - to assist in safeguarding and promoting the safety, good discipline, wellbeing and academic and personal development of tutees - promotion of care and wellbeing of tutees as indicated in key tasks and responsibilities listed below - to meet with his/her allocated group/class with the aim of ensuring that students gain maximum benefit from that membership of the school - to be active in helping to ensure that the individuals’ circumstances, needs, strengths and areas for development are identified and known by staff as needed, so that individual opportunities, talents and potential are developed and maximised - to be aware of the academic strengths and areas for development of his/her allocated group; to liaise with staff to ensure that appropriate and relevant background circumstances of students are known and discussed - to monitor the academic progress of his/her allocated group/class and to contact parents regularly on this. To take appropriate steps to create the framework for the achievement of his/her tutees’ full potential - to promote and cultivate contact and communication with parents of his/her group/class, to help to ensure that they are fully informed about their child’s progress and wellbeing; to ensure that any incidents and problems are brought to the attention of those who need to know For full JD, please reach out to us.