Teacher of MFL

Main purpose of job

This is a draft job description and the areas of responsibility will be developed throughout the year to reflect the strengths of the post holder, their areas for development and aspirations.

To teach within the Department, and undertake other teaching duties as required by the Head of Department or Headteacher.

To support the daily work of the Department, including the implementation of policy decision, and the organisation of appropriate lessons.

Position in organisation

Position of immediate line manager: Head of Department

Main accountabilities

The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

Accountability

• The academic performance and continuing development of all students in your Subject Department.

• Ensuring all administrative and teaching processes are completed on time and effectively.

• To deliver work compatible with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum in all of its aspects, subject to the policy of the school.

• To undertake all such duties as may be requested by the Head Teacher in accordance with the prevailing Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Act, and local agreements.

Liaison

• Head of Department

• Leadership Team and Governing Body

• Special Educational Needs Team

• Pastoral Leaders

• Students

• Parents

• Other Teaching and Support Staff

• Local Education Authority representatives

Main dues and core accountabilties

Learning and Teaching

• To plan lessons and teach students as assigned, including the setting and marking of work.

• To assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of students.

• To oversee a purposeful programme of study and activities for tutor time.

• To oversee and monitor the academic progress of each teaching group.

• To apply your methods of teaching and to participate in arrangements for further training.

• To maintain good order and discipline among students, safeguarding their health and safety both on and off the school site when engaged in authorised activities.

• To prepare students for public examinations and to participate in all necessary routines associated with them, whether authorised by the school or the examination boards.

Recording and Assessment

• To provide or contribute oral or written assessments, reports and references as required for individual students.

• Leadership

• To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and provide guidance and advice as necessary.

• To participate in staff meetings which relate to curricular, guidance, administrative and organisational issues.

Pastoral Care

• To communicate and consult with parents of students and with other appropriate persons and bodies outside the school, as appropriate.

• To participate in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described, within the school’s directed time schedule.

Assemblies

• To attend assemblies and to register the attendance of students in accordance with school policy.

• To manage the arrival, punctuality and behaviour of the students in assembly.

Relations with Parents

• To develop and maintain positive home school links in order to support student achievement.

• To participate in Parents’ Evenings, giving purposeful information on student progress.

Liaison with outside agencies

• To liaise with relevant outside agencies as appropriate.

Other duties and responsibilities

• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• To contribute to the review of School policies as appropriate.

• To provide support for students’ emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the School’s Behaviour policy and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.

• To manage own record keeping in respect of individual students’ development, progress and attainment as appropriate.

• To assist with the general pastoral care of the students, including helping students who are sick, distressed or injured.

• To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and performance development as required.

• To participate in agreed schemes of teacher appraisal, to include all aspects of in-service training.

• To comply with school policies and procedures with regard to Health and Safety, equal opportunities, race equality, conduct and dress.

• To participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to the duties described above.

• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Communication skills (both oral and in writing) – the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others.

• Personal impact and presence.

• Energy, determination and perseverance.

• Self confidence.

• Enthusiasm and commitment.

• Ability to work as part of team as well as using own initiative.

• Reliability and integrity.

Desirable

• Leadership skills – the potential to lead and manage people to work towards common goals and using appropriate leadership styles in different situations.

• Decision making skills – the ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions.

• Ability to develop new ideas.

Professional knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes

Essential

• Specific evidence of successful classroom teaching.

• A commitment and thorough understanding of how their subject specialism should be taught.

• An understanding of the National Curriculum – content and assessment.

• The ability to achieve challenging professional targets/objectives. The ability to develop and implement policy and practice which reflects the schools’ commitment to high achievement.

• The ability to set standards and provide a role model for pupils and other staff in teaching and learning within their subject specialism and across the school.

• The ability to analyse, understand and interpret data and information.

• The ability to promote the ethos aims and objectives of the school to the wider community.

• The ability to prioritise own time, work under pressure and to deadlines with a sense of balance and perspective.

• The use of ICT to enhance and support teaching, learning and management.

Desirable

• The potential to build and lead teams efficiently and effectively using skills of motivation, delegation and time management.

Qualification/Training

Essential

• Qualified teacher status.

• Degree or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience in more than one school.

• Proven evidence of other further professional development.

Other

• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the organisation.

Note - The duties required of all teachers under Pay and Conditions legislation are a necessary part of this job description. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be during the first year and will be subject to modification and amendment after consultation with the post holder.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post holder will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks prior to commencing employment.