Caistor Grammar School · Market Rasen, East Midlands
Overarching Purpose
Teachers make the education of students their first
concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in
work and conduct.
Duties and
responsibilities
TEACHING
Ø Set high expectations which inspire,
motivate and challenge students
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Establish
a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect.
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Set
goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and
dispositions, suitable for a selective school context.
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Demonstrate
consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of
students and which tie in with the School Mission Statement and our E.A.G.E.R.
goals of being Engaged, Aspirational, Generous, Enthusiastic, Reliable
Ø Promote good progress and outcomes by
students
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Be
accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
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Be
aware of students’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to
build on these. Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and
their emerging needs.
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Demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on
teaching, based on relevant CPD as directed by your line manager.
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Encourage
students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and
study.
Ø Demonstrate good subject and curriculum
knowledge
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Have
a secure knowledge of KS3 – KS5 Geography teaching, foster and maintain
students’ interest in the subject, and address misconceptions.
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Demonstrate
a critical understanding of developments relating to the KS3 – 5 Geography curriculums.
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Demonstrate
an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of
literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever your
specialist subject.
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Demonstrate
an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of
numeracy and the correct use of mathematical terminology, whatever your
specialist subject.
Ø Plan and teach well structured lessons
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impart
knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
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promote
a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
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set
homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the
knowledge and understanding students have acquired
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reflect
systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
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incorporate
the use of relevant technology in lessons where appropriate
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contribute
to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within Geography
Departments where knowledge and understanding are bult up in a sequential and
recursive manner.
Ø Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths
and needs of all students
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know
when and how to engage adaptive teaching methods appropri