The Secondary Teacher is responsible to the School Principal in the execution of professional
duties and responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure expectations around behaviors and conduct are upheld in accordance with school policy standards and procedures
• Arrive promptly at lessons, tutor sessions and dismiss students at the correct times
• Check on students’ attendance at lessons and follow up on absences as appropriate; to liaise with colleagues on matters of concern relating to individual students
• to write and follow conscientiously, departmental syllabuses and schemes of work for each teaching group based on the relevant year group curriculum
• Prepare lesson materials and to mark students’ work consistent with Cambridge, departmental and school assessment policy
• Set and mark appropriate home learning activities in accordance with departmental and school policy; to have the highest reasonable expectation of individual student performance
• Keep appropriate records of individual students’ work and achievements, consistent with departmental and school policy to make a proper contribution to the writing of school reports
• Teach the pastoral curriculum and to follow conscientiously personal, social and health education syllabuses and schemes of work
• Act as counsellor and guide to individual students in tutor group, both in relation to personal development and specific phases of educational development and transition.
• Carry out efficiently the various necessary administrative functions of the Form Tutor including school requirements in relation to the proper and accurate keeping of registers
• Play a part in the development of departmental, curriculum development group and year team meetings as appropriate
• Seek to identify personal staff development and INSET needs and ensure that these are discussed with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Play a part, as required, in the school’ s appraisal programme, both as appraisee and where appropriate, as appraiser of other colleagues.
• Ensure that practice is, in all respects consistent with the requirements of the Health and Safety policy as well as with any subject specific health and safety guidelines.
• To be involved in offering extracurricular activities including outdoor excursion and events as required.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure a relevant, purposeful, and impactful curriculum is in place.
• Carry out duties such as supervision and cover as and when required.
Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor of Education or higher from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in subjects such as Geography, History, Business Studies, Economics, ICT, Design and Tech, Chemistry, Biology, Physics Coordinated Science, Visual Arts, Drama, Mandarin, French, Hindi, Mathematics and English.
• Commitment to working in an educational environment that offers academic rigour and excellence in teaching
• An understanding of and experience in working in an IB Programme, cambridge IGCSE and A Level is desirable
• Sound knowledge of curriculum pedagogy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity toward cultural diversities
• Ability to build community through positive interactions with parents
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates use of initiative while showing flexibility and adaptability
• A reflective practitioner with a commitment to lifelong learning and solution focused mindset