Simon Langton Girls Grammar School

SIMON LANGTON GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION TEACHER

Job purpose:

To direct the learning of pupils in line with the school’s aims and curriculum

Responsible to:

Assigned Head(s) of Department and Assistant Headteachers

Salary: Common Pay Spine (Qualified Teachers)

Working in the Simon Langton Schools and contributing to the Langton Ethos

Whatever your role in the schools, as a member of the Langton staff you play a part in supporting the teaching and learning aims of the school and in encouraging the personal development of all students.

For all members of Langton staff our fulfilment is gained through participating in the life of the schools and observing the impact we have on our students. We are working to help all our students to develop a sense of identity which will help them to become independent and autonomous adults with the personal resilience and intellectual courage to lead successful and meaningful adult lives.

Our contribution to Langton students

The Langton Ethos is a guideline which describes the attitudes of fulfilment, belonging and, above all, the sense of wonder we hope to develop in our students. These attitudes can be described simply:

Fulfilment Fulfilment involves achievement but this is not simply achievement in examinations and tests. It may refer to the sense of fulfilment gained through participation in any one of the huge range of opportunities made available to our students.

Belonging Meaningful achievement in school helps a student to develop a sense of identity, both as an individual and within the context of the Langton Ethos and, in turn, this sense of belonging gives rise to greater levels of commitment, achievement and success.

Sense of We encourage our students to ask big questions that address the complexities of the Wonder universe, the world and the human condition. Our vision is for students to be struck by sensations of humility, awe and wonder at the scale of the universe, the complexity of life and the significance of human thought, encouraging in them reflection and profound contemplation that they may consider and appreciate the value of life and how it can be meaningfully lived. SIMON LANGTON GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Teaching and learning accountabilities:

 Plan courses and lessons in accordance with the specified syllabus  Plan lessons that challenge all pupils  Differentiate lessons so that all pupils are stretched and can show progress  Track the progress of pupils and plan interventions and support where necessary  Promote a positive and supportive atmosphere in the classroom where pupils enjoy their learning and feel confident asking questions  Enable pupils to develop resilience by planning sequences of lessons that promote independence  Use positive discipline and high expectations to ensure that pupils stay on task and focused  Set a reasonable amount of homework, in line with school policy, that builds on pupils learning in the classroom  Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils  Strive to continually improve your own teaching

Wider professional accountabilities:

Professional relationships

 Keep the head of department informed of any relevant issues with your teaching groups, including pupil concerns and curriculum matters  Use professional judgement to improve and modify the curriculum where directed by the head of department  Advise and cooperate with the Head of school and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements  Follow whole school and departmental policies  Attend and contribute to meetings, including department meetings  Be willing to demonstrate good practice to you colleagues

Professional practice

 Register pupils every lesson  Assist administrative staff in the arrangements for external examinations; participate in arrangements for pupils’ presentations for such examinations when a teacher’s skill and/or judgement is required  Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils  Challenge pupils who are absent or are late to lessons. Notify head of department and the relevant learning manager immediately in the case of unexplained absences or patterns of lateness/attendance  Set appropriate work for absent pupils when directed  Maintain good order among pupils and safeguard their health and safety both on the school premises and when they are engaged on authorised school activities elsewhere  Provide guidance and advice on educational and social matters and on future careers  Record and report on the personal and social needs of pupils SIMON LANGTON GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL

 Subject to a maximum of 38 (17) hours per year, supervise any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them  Attend assemblies  Carry out assigned supervision duties  Communicate with the parents of pupils and with outside bodies, when appropriate, and attend meetings arranged for this purpose  Attend meetings which relate to the school’s curriculum/organisation/administration/pastoral arrangements  Carry out any other duties which may be reasonably assigned by the Head of School

Professional development

 Participate in arrangements made for the appraisal of teacher performance  Reflect on your professional practice and take on board feedback. Make changes to your practice where appropriate  Take charge of your own professional development by engaging with the school’s CPD programme  Participate in the administrative and organisational tasks relating to the duties described above, including the direction/supervision of support staff