Core Purpose 

To contribute to the effective functioning of the faculty as a team. 

To maintain high professional and academic standards, remaining up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Teaching and Learning 

• Ensure effective curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students 

• Establish clear teaching objectives in lessons and use appropriate teaching and learning methods 

• Prepare lessons thoroughly and review content, presentation and relevance, ensuring that full records of work done are kept 

• Follow policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and use these to set achievable targets for further improvement for all students of all abilities 

• Ensure effective development of students' individual learning skills takes place 

• Create and maintain a stimulating learning environment

• Ensure a level of discipline conducive to learning 

Communication and Liaison 

• Attend faculty and full staff meetings and represent the faculty at other meetings, where appropriate 

• Meet formally and informally with Head of Faculty or Subject Leader over matters relating to teaching and learning, classroom management and over personal professional development 

• Communicate and work effectively with other members of the faculty 

• Liaise with other staff, including form tutors and pastoral leaders/assistant pastoral leaders on matters relating to the teaching of the subject 

• Maintain appropriate contact and consult with parents of students as necessary 

General 

• Keep up to date with and follow faculty and Danes Educational Trust policies 

• Assist in the general management of the faculty as directed by the Head of Faculty or Subject Leader 

• Carry out delegated tasks to meet faculty objectives 

Our Vision 

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be. 

Core Values 

The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values: 

• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together 

• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it 

• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result 

• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools 

• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all 

• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all 

Compliance 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. 

Additional Information 

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices. 

• This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust 

Supervision/Job Context 

The post holder is managed by the Head of Faculty. 

Contacts 

The post holder will work with all members of teaching staff within their faculty and teaching staff from other faculties. They will also work with Senior Leadership Team members, the SENCO, Learning Support Assistants, and non-teaching staff. They will have contact with students, parents, governors, and may have contact with advisors and other visitors to the school.