Hastings High School · Hinckley, East Midlands
Teaching To use and implement subject/department curriculum policies and in
co-operation with colleagues, work toward the achievement of the school’s goals
and targets within the subject area. To set and
mark homework as per homework timetable. To promote
the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to you,
expecting the highest possible standard for each pupil. This includes
responsibility for pupils identified in the SEND Code of Practice and
responsibility for liaising with learning support staff to ensure the needs of
all children with SEN are met within the SEN Code of Practice. To
communicate and consult with the parents of pupils when appropriate and to
communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school when
appropriate, taking account of any
departmental or school policy. To
participate in meetings as determined in the school and departmental meeting cycles. To
participate in the arrangements made for professional development, review and appraisal. To
participate in staff training and development activities as required. To ensure
that, whenever possible, appropriate work is set to cover absence. This should
always be done when absence is known in advance. Pupil Achievement To
develop appropriate learning experiences for each group using a variety of
teaching styles (keeping abreast of current developments) and maintaining the
level of discipline essential for
learning to take place. To
assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of those
pupils for which you have a
responsibility in accordance with any agreed departmental and school policies,
providing or contributing to oral and written reports as required. To attend Progress Evenings as required. To report on pupils’ progress as required, in line with reporting
procedures and time frames. Individual Needs To teach pupils according to their individual educational needs,
including provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs; ensuring that
pupils’ work is regularly monitored, marked and recorded, in accordance with
department and school assessment policies. To maintain, record and mark books as required (including
electronically). To advise the Head of Department on recommendations for changes of
group/set, as and when appropriate. To advise and co-operate with the Head of Department on the
preparation and development of courses of study, meeting N.C. requirements,
teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment
arrangements. To contribute to EHCP review meetings. To ensure that the school's Child Protection Policy is followed at
all times and any safeguarding issues are immediately reported following the
school’s safeguarding procedures.
Miscellaneous To oversee the general tidiness and condition of furniture and
fabric of, and equipment in, the teach