Teacher of English

Have a thorough and

up to date knowledge of their subject(s) and should take account of wider

curriculum developments that are relevant to their work Consistently and

effectively plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual

learning needs, including students with special educational needs, and gifted

or talented students. They should be aware of, and take proper account of the

strategies agreed in IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and IBPs (Individual

Behaviour Plans) Keep an attendance

register of students in every lesson and following up absence when necessary Consistently and

effectively use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom

management Consistently and

effectively use information about prior attainment to set well-grounded

expectations for students, and monitor progress to give clear and constructive

feedback Be able to make use

of the performance data available in the Academy in order to determine how much

progress their students are making Take responsibility

for their own professional development and use the outcomes to improve their

teaching and students’ learning Make an active

contribution to implementing the policies and aspirations of the Academy and

Trust Be effective

professionals who challenge and support all students to do their best Set and maintain

high expectations for student behaviour Set a good example

to students, for example in terms of appropriate dress, standards of

punctuality and attendance