Core Purpose 

To effectively teach designated classes and to undertake associated pastoral and general teaching duties in order to provide high quality and continuity of education to students in the absence of their 'regular' class teacher

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment.  

• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support.  

• To work as a member of the school team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school.  

• Supply appropriate planning materials, following school plans where provided.  Implement and maintain the behaviour policy of the school.  

• To take part in the staff development programme by participating in training and professional development.  

• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information e.g. registers, data systems.  

• To continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods.  

• Carry out the duties of the ‘regular’ teacher i.e. covering form classes, taking class registers, attending school assemblies.  

• To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation in line with agreed school procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria.  

• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students.

• Create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with staff, parents, community, and all stakeholders.

General

• ​Keep up to date with and follow school and Danes Educational Trust ( the ‘Trust’) policies.

• Assist in the general management of the school as directed by Heads of Faculty or Subject Leaders.

• 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

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.

Contacts

The post holder will work with staff, students and parents.