Teacher

• To ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.

• To create and teach well-planned lessons and deliver through effective and appropriate teaching 

methods, activities and management of class time.

• To show a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils and 

ensure these are taken into account in lesson-planning.

• To deliver intervention clinics and other academic support measures according to the needs of the pupils.

• To teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities across the entire age range

• To produce and develop schemes of work, update current schemes of work and assist with 

preparing the department for internal and external inspection as required

• To work actively to create and promote an engaging learning environment for all pupils

• To work with other teachers to plan the curriculum, activities, educational visits and special projects

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge:

• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain

• pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and 

promote the value of scholarship

• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy,

• articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject