Secondary Subject Teachers

Job Description ISP Secondary Subject Specialism Teacher and Form Tutor Purpose of Role To be a dynamic and inspirational teacher of your specialist subject with in-depth knowledge and a real passion for this subject. Effective planning and the delivery of creative and dynamic lessons to all age groups from Key Stage 3 through to A Level is paramount as is promoting the application of your subject knowledge through a wide range of engaging, practical activities. You should have experience of teaching the exam syllabus for your subject at both GCSE and A Level and will strive to maintain the high standards already set in this subject, promoting inquisitive, reflective and independent learning and supporting all pupils to reach their own individual goals.

You should be a strong team player with a practical and flexible approach to problem solving who is also keen to play a leading role in the continuing development and improvement of your subject and the implementation of new learning initiatives across the school.

Role Specific Duties To be responsible for the teaching of your specialist subject throughout the Secondary School (Key Stage 3 – 5, if required on timetable) To raise awareness of and actively promote your subject across through a range of curricular, cross-curricular and extra-curricular activities To promote your subject as an excellent option choice at IGCSE/AS and A Level To ensure that your subject department is adequately resourced to meet pupil needs and course requirements and that technological resources are used appropriately. To create an inspiring learning environment for your specialist subject To produce, enhance and constantly develop learning schemes for your specialist subject. To be available to support teaching staff with help and training in your specialist subject.

ISP Teacher Key Responsibilities Adhere to global ISP Principles and follow the criteria set out in the ISP Teacher Role Profile (found at the end of this document) Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and her Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current UK Teachers’ standards document: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1040274/Teachers__Standards_Dec_2021.pdf Be accountable for leading, managing and developing teaching and learning in your key stage in line with age-related curriculum objectives and school policies. Successfully carry out the role of a form tutor, monitoring and supporting the personal and academic needs of your tutor group. This post receives 20% of the teaching timetable* as PPA time (8/40 periods of 40 minutes) during which staff may be asked to cover for absences when needed. (*Please note that for non-tutors, this equates to 6/40 periods) Strategic Responsibilities Support other members of staff to develop their expertise in planning and teaching in your curriculum area and in.other areas via the Leading the learning programme Record, analyse and interpret data, in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, in order to set targets to raise levels of achievement and take action as appropriate within your own subject area Take responsibility for aspects of learning development in your year group and Key Stage.

Contributing towards a whole school Learning Improvement Process (LIP) and to the review and development of Learning Priorities which form part of the school’s annual School Improvement Plan (SIP) by producing subject specific policies and department-based improvement plans (DIP) Regularly reflect upon your performance and the impact of learning in your classroom by fully engaging in the leading the learning process (at least 6 LTL visits per year) and setting individual targets via the school’s self-evaluation programme (TLSE) .

Teaching Responsibilities

Effective planning, teaching and classroom management, to teach across all Key Stages (3- 5) within the Secondary Department in order to achieve effective progression of learning through: Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed

• Setting engaging tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest Establishing high expectations of all pupils

• Providing regular verbal and written feedback and setting clear targets, building on prior attainment and encouraging reflection to improve learning

• Identifying SEN pupils (including high achievers) and ensuring their needs are met and that learning tasks are differentiated accordingly. Providing clear structures for lessons by setting clear objectives and maintaining pace, motivation and challenge

• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of topics, yearly objectives and exam syllabi

• Ensure teaching strategies are used to maximise the quality and quantity of learning which takes place in the classroom

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