Gwernyfed High School - JOB DESCRIPTION All TEACHERS

Gwernyfed High School - JOB DESCRIPTIONAll TEACHERSJob Title:Accountable to:TeacherLeadership and Management TeamCo-ordinator or Subject Leader for subject and Cross Curricular issuesHead of School for pastoral duties and PHSE/CWRG frameworkOVERALL RESPONSIBILITIESTo recognise and accept accountability for own performance and joint responsibility for the successof the School.To plan and develop high quality lessons and courses, using a variety of approaches, to continuallyenhance teaching and learning.To maintain and build upon the standards achieved in the award for QTS whilst on the main scaleand after achieving the upper pay spine sustain and develop from the threshold standards.To provide high quality pastoral care and academic guidance for the tutor group and an appropriatelychallenging, safe and secure tutor base within which tutees can flourish.To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos andto encourage staff and students to follow this example.Section A1) General ConditionsAll teaching staff are subject to the Conditions of Service laid down by statute. In addition to teachingassigned classes the following is expected:a) To promote actively the school and its corporate policies.b) To support the school in meeting its legal requirements for collective worshipc) To participate in performance management arrangements.d) To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents as outlined in the directed timeschedule.e) To carry out a share of supervisory duties according to published schedules.2) Teaching Dutiesa. Subject Teaching and Learningi. Manage pupil learning through effective teaching in accordance with schemes of work andpolicies.ii) Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.iii) Use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricularobjectives and the range of pupil needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.iv) As required by the Line Manager, contribute in the development of appropriate syllabuses,materials, schemes of work, for the curriculum area.v) Promote development of a stimulating learning environment.vi) Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the school homework policy), to consolidate andextend learning and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.vii) Work with ALN staff and support staff (including prior discussion and joint planning) in order tobenefit from their specialist knowledge and to maximise their effectiveness within lessons. viii) Workeffectively as a member of the key stage, subject and curriculum teams to improve thequality of teaching and learning.ix) Set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and tomaximise their achievement.x) Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows pupilsto feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem.xi) Manage effectively the work of any support staff assigned to your classesxii) Plan and deliver quality PSHE lessons in accordance with the PSHE programme. This processshould enable pupils to gain confidence, social and personal skills, understanding of self, andpertinent knowledge.xiii) Maintain a high standard of uniform within the teaching group.xiv) Advise the coordinator of financial needs in the subject, and on request submit requisitions forresources up to the limit set.

Gwernyfed High School - JOB DESCRIPTIONAll TEACHERSb. Subject Knowledge and Understandingi. Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculumprogrammes of study, level descriptors and specifications for examination courses.ii. Keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy and the subject area.c. Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountabilityi. Be immediately responsible for the processes of identification, assessment, recording andreporting for the pupils in their charge.ii. Contribute towards the production and implementation of IEPs as detailed in the current Code OfPractice particularly the planning and recording of appropriate actions and outcomes related to settargets.iii. Assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching andcurricular development.iv. Prepare and mark examination papers.v. Be familiar with statutory assessment and reporting procedures and prepare and presentinformative, helpful and accurate reports to parents.vi. Provide information relating to exam entries.vii. Keep an accurate register of pupils for each lesson. Unexplained absences or patterns ofabsence should be reported immediately in accordance with the School policy.3) Pastoral DutiesTo be tutor of an assigned tutor group as required, or to substitute for a tutor, and to carry outthe following activities in relation to those pupils.a. Support, Guidance, Monitoring and Reportingi. Consider the pupils' welfare as paramount, and take action in accordance with the responsibility'in loco parentis'.ii. Monitor the social and academic progress of pupils, including the progress in PSHE lessons.iii. Use a counselling approach to help pupils explore thoughts, feeling and solutions to problems.iv. and a summary comment on the overall progress of each member of the Tutor Group.v. Monitor the pupils' attendance, punctuality and absence, and report suspected truancy.vi. Monitor the pupils’ behaviour across the School, e.g. detentions, rewards and certificates.vii. Become familiar with pupils' Special Needs and liaise effectively with relevant staff.viii. Bring to the attention of the member of the SMT responsible for publicity any newsworthy items.b. Rewards and Sanctionsi. Inform and reinforce the 'School Rules' and implement the 'Code of Behaviour' and the 'Policy onRewards and Sanctions'. Tutors have a central role in clarifying to pupils the consequences ofstepping over the boundaries set by school rules and regulations.ii. Collate records of all rewards and incidents of inappropriate behaviour.iii. Check entries in Homework Diaries and take action when necessary.iv. Check daily that correct uniform is worn and take action when necessary.v. Have a detailed knowledge of tutees and play a central role in the negotiations involved informing a 'behaviour contract'.c. Liaising with Othersi. .Contribute to the development of the PSHE scheme of work through scheduled Pastoralmeetings.ii. Consider carefully issues of confidentiality when dealing with pupils, teachers and parents andoutside agencies.iii. Inform colleagues and the Year Head promptly about social or behavioural issues or changesaffecting pupils.iv. Consider carefully who is the most appropriate person to help in a specific situation anddetermining who should make contact, when and how, etc.v. Contact parents after due consultation with the Head of School.d. Representing Pupilsi. Take action on behalf of pupils when appropriate, e.g. help formulate a submission, speak for oract on behalf of a pupil at a formal disciplinary meeting.

Gwernyfed High School - JOB DESCRIPTIONAll TEACHERSii.Provide a reference for a pupil, e.g. for transfer to a new school/college or for a prospectiveemployer.e. General Tasksi. Set a prompt and structured start to the morning and afternoon.ii. Ensure rooms are left tidy at the end of each registration period and report damage promptly.iii. To ensure the daily act of collective worship when the form is not in an assemblyiv. Attend the relevant assemblies - unless withdrawing on the grounds of conscience or religion.v. Participate in the formulation and execution of Pastoral policies.vi. Organise Form participation in School events.f. Administration: (Registration, Absences, Lateness)i. Complete registers fully and accurately.ii. Organise the effective management of the 'form noticeboard'.iii. Distribute information at registration, such as newsletters, timetables etc.Section B1. Professional Standards and Developmenta. Be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.b. Arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and begin and end lessons on time.c. Cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable in accord with STPCD.d. Make effective use of all guaranteed preparation and marking time and other non-contact time.e. Be familiar with the School and Department handbooks and support all the School’s policies,e.g. those on Health and Safety, Citizenship, Literacy, Numeracy, ICT etc.f. Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff.g. Be involved in wider activities such as making a contribution to school clubs and visits.h. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of teachers’ professional duties as set out inthe current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, and teachers’ legal liabilities andresponsibilities relating to all current legislation, including the role of the education service inprotecting children.i. Liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with responsibility for pupils’education and welfare.j. Be aware of the role of the Governing Body of the School and support it in performing its duties.k. Be familiar with and implement the relevant requirements of the current SEN Code of Practice.Consider the needs of all pupils within lessons (and implement specialist advice) especiallythose who:i. have ALN;ii. are more able and talented;iii. are not yet fluent in English.2. Career Stages.iv. Induction. Use the career entry profile, as a basis to work from, to achieve the requiredstandards at end of Induction Assessment.v. Main scale. Work towards achieving the required standards in all areas of performancethreshold assessment.vi. Upper Pay Spine: Continue to meet threshold standards and grow professionally by developingfurther teaching expertise.vii. UPS3 teachers play a critical role in the life of the school. They provide a role model for teachingand learning, make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards and contributeeffectively to the work of the wider team. They take advantage of appropriate opportunities forprofessional development and use the outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning.3. Continuing Professional Developmenta. In conjunction with the line manager(s), take responsibility for personal professional development,keeping up-to-date with research and developments in teaching pedagogy and changes in the SchoolCurriculum, which may lead to improvements in teaching and learning.b. Undertake any necessary professional development as identified in the School Improvement Plantaking full advantage of any relevant training and development available.c. Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence to support the Performance Management process -evaluating and improving own practice.d. Contribute to the professional development of colleagues, especially NQTs and ITTs.

Gwernyfed High School - JOB DESCRIPTIONAll TEACHERS4. Health and Safetya. Undergo Basic First Aid training and update courses.b. Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who maybe affected by your actions or inactions.c. Co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety & Welfare.SECTION C - Additional Duties5. All teachers may be expected to take responsibility for a subject, or aspects of a subject, as appropriate and arerequired to follow policies laid down by their line manager. (In this respect there is a greater expectation placed onteachers paid on the upper pay spine.) Such responsibility is expected of all teachers on main or upper pay spinesand therefore does not qualify for a TLR payment.The expectations of a teacher i/c a subject are:a) The preparation of schemes of work, in consultation with appropriate colleaguesb) To advise colleagues on the availability and suitability of resources.c) Prepare group or set lists, negotiating with colleagues where the timetable requires it.d) Advise the appropriate subject or curriculum coordinator to enable adequate representation ofsubject interests.e) Assist the coordinator in the preparation of self evaluations and reports.f) Prepare descriptions of courses suitable for pupils, parents and students for such publications as thebrochure, options booklet and the sixth form prospectus.g) Make recommendations for books for the school libraries.h) Provide the examination officer with required details.i) Promote the subject by arranging displays of work and materials, and by seeking publicity in thelocal press when appropriate.j) Ensure continuity of work, providing suitable work to be supervised by cover/supply staff .Other tasks detailed below may be negotiated and agreed at the time of appointment and at annual review.These additional tasks are seen as an important part of the School's professional development programme:TLR holders or members of the Leadership group will carry responsibilities beyond the above and these aredetailed in individual job descriptions.This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time afterconsultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out themain expectations of the School in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. Whilstevery effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual taskundertaken may not be identified. Any teacher is required to carry out the reasonable instructions of the Headteacher or any other person acting on his or her directions and to undertake any other duty as specified by STPCBeven if not mentioned in job descriptions.6. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to ISA Registration and aCRB Disclosure Check7. Welsh Competency Level 5 is required for this post8. To abide by the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the Council’s EqualOpportunities Policy

A Welsh Language Competency clause must be included within the job description, in line with PowysCounty Council’s policy. The appropriate level must be selected from the list below to reflect the WelshLanguage requirement of the position;CompetencylevelDefinitionNocompetencyVery little or no knowledge of Welsh.1I can pronounce Welsh personal and place-names correctly, and I can giveand respond to basic greetings on the telephone or in person.2I can communicate routine tasks requiring a simple exchange ofinformation on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short socialexchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep theconversation going myself.3I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an areawhere the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation ontopics that are familiar or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies,work).4I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makesinteraction with native speakers possible. I can take an active part indiscussion in familiar contexts.5I can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have agood familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I canexpress myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely.