General Teaching Job Description
To plan, prepare and teach lessons as required by the department.
To set homework and mark written work regularly and ensure that the correct procedures are followed if work is missing, incomplete or late.
To set, supervise and mark school examinations and course work for public examinations.
To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils and to communicate this information to parents via written reports and Parents Evenings. To provide written information for the UCAS and other similar forms.
To consult the Head of the Department about any problems occurring over academic matters, such as aspects of the curriculum or the syllabus for GCSE or A-level.
To keep records of attendance at lessons as required.
To encourage as much use as possible of the school libraries and other resources.
To invigilate and undertake administration associated with public examinations.
To provide guidance and advice when subject choices are made.
To keep records of books distributed.
To review methods of teaching and programmes of work and participate in arrangements for further training and professional development.
To contribute to departmental extra-curricular activities.
To contribute to PSHE and General Studies programmes as required.
To maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety.
To consult Heads of School or Form Tutors about serious discipline problems or any other difficulties pupils may cause, or may appear to be having.
To attend Departmental, Year, Staff, Parents and Inset meetings.
To attend assemblies.
To provide cover for absent staff, especially within the department and to carry out other duties as required.