Teacher - English

JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction
and guidance of the SENCO/Key Stage Leader/Vice Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction
and guidance of the SENCO/Key Stage Leader/Vice Principal
QUALIFICATIONS

Key Task:
* To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
* Roles and responsibilities include:
o Teamwork and collaboration
o To be a good communicator at all levels.
o Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the
school community.
o Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet
requirements of the curriculum.
o Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
o Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for
all children.
o Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to
support children’s development.

Teaching and learning:
* Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
* Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
* Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
* Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
* Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
* Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
* Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
* Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum
Assessment and data:
* Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
* Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
* Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
* Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
Behaviour management and duties
* Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
* Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
* Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
* Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
* Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
* Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.
Wider professional responsibilities
* To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
* Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
* Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
* Run a weekly ECA each term.