Teacher of Sociology and Psychology

ROLE SUMMARY:
1. To plan and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum for students, in accordance with faculty schemes of work and National Curriculum programmes of study, liaising with relevant colleagues on the planning of units of work for collaborative delivery
2. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Form Tutor
3. To deliver quality first teaching in line with the school’s expectations and policies on teaching and learning
4. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their potential
5. To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
6. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
7. Under the overall direction of the Headteacher carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
2. To collaborate with colleagues at and/ or teach students, and take part in training/ coaching, at the St Paul’s Way Trust School
3. Plan teaching in accordance with faculty schemes of work and National Curriculum programmes of study
4. Liaise with relevant colleagues on the planning of units of work for collaborative delivery
5. Teach consistently high-quality lessons informed by the school’s teaching principles
6. Set expectations for students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching
7. Teach to ensure knowledge is retained in long term memory of students
8. Assess and adapt teaching to the strengths, weaknesses and misconceptions of classes
9. Follow the department feedback policy, providing formative feedback in every lesson and whole class feedback for set pieces of work
10. To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
11. Work in collaboration with Learning Support Assistants, Special Educational Needs Team and Inclusion Team
12. Be familiar with the SEND Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual Education Plans for students
13. Be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject
17. To agree, monitor and evaluate the subject student progress targets to make a measurable