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Job Description for Teacher of Mathematics1. Teaching Responsibilitiesplanning and thoroughly preparing courses and lessonsestablishing and preserving a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom and throughoutthe Schoolto assist pupils in developing their own learning using a variety of teaching methods to suit thepupils’ needsteaching all assigned pupils and regularly setting and marking prep and coursework that is carriedout by the pupilsmaintaining knowledge of those pupils on the Special Needs Register, and put into practice strategiessuggested by the Special Needs Co-ordinatorassessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of all pupils,according to the School’s policy and schedulepreparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils for the purpose of such examinations;ensuring appropriate differentiation in work setpromoting independent learningassisting individual pupils to maximise their potentialin each case, having regard for the curriculum of the school2. Pastoral Responsibilitiespromoting the general purpose and well-being of the pupils assigned to themprovide opportunities to foster the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupilsproviding guidance and advice to pupils on educational, social, moral and spiritual matters orguiding pupils to a more appropriate member of staffparticipating in meetings of staff and parents to discuss pupil’s progress as required, includingParents’ Evenings of all pupils taughtacting as a Form Tutor when required to do so3. Professional Responsibilities and Dutiesmaintaining good order and disciplineto be courteous and professional to all colleagues and parents, and to provide a welcomingenvironment for all visitors to the Schoolto ensure high standards of appearance, manners and punctuality are maintained by all members of theclass / tutor groupsafeguarding the pupils’ welfare and safety at all times, both on school premises and elsewhere, whileunder supervised school activitiesto record and report all lateness or absences from lessonshaving due regard for the health and safety of all members of the school community, and following theschool health and safety policyexercising responsibility for preventing damage to property and for looking after teaching roomssupervising and, if practicable, teaching other pupils whose teacher is absent
participating in organisational, administrative and supervisory tasks, such as staff dutiesattending morning Chapel and Assemblytaking responsibility for leading morning Chapel and Assembly as requested by the Chaplain / SeniorTeacherinvigilating examinationsmaking teaching areas attractive by providing display materialfrom time to time, fulfilling requirements to prepare displays for public areas of the Schooladvising and co-operating with the Headmaster, and other teachers, on the development of the Schoolparticipating in arrangements for further training and professional developmentundergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training as part of the continuingprofessional development programmehelping to train student teachers who have been accepted by the School for trainingattending and helping at public events; in particular, attendance at Speech Day, Open Days and SportsDay is compulsory. All teachers are encouraged to attend and support those school events that involvepupils for whom they have pastoral responsibilitygiving a good impression of the School when in discussion, inside or outside the school, withindividuals and outside agenciesactively helping to promote and market the School4. Extra-Curricular Responsibilities5. Working Timeinvolvement in a minimum of two extra-curricular activities per weekat-participation in the activities of the assigned House, as directed by the Houseparent, includingtendance at House meetingsTeachers are expected to be in school by 8.15 am and if they wish to leave before 4.00 pm they shouldinform and have agreement from a member of the SMT. All staff leaving the school site at any timebefore 4.00 pm, must sign out at ReceptionTeachers are not expected to be in school during holiday time, except for any staff meetings, training ordepartmental meetings which might take place towards the end of holidays. Such meetings will beagreed in advanceWhile every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual taskundertaken may not be specifically identified. This Job Specification is current, as of the date shown, but, inconsultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headmaster to reflect, or to anticipate changes in the job,commensurate with the grade and job title.
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