About this role
Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through:
Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
Making effective use of assessment for learning;
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy;
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
Prepare and present informative reports to parents
Attend and support parent/student events
Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading
Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term (CAS excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions);
To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;
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