- Preparing lessons in accordance with the departmental Scheme of Work, general college policies and relevant examination specifications; maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of your subject and the means of assessment at GCSE and A level; assisting the Head of Department in the updating of departmental policies and curriculum planning.
- Providing individual oral and written assessments, reports and references for all the students whom you teach; participating in parents’ evenings.
- Maintaining appropriate paper and computer-based records of attendance and assessment; completing relevant documentation relating to tracking of individual students, particularly those with Academic Support Programmes; using all the data available to inform teaching and learning; uploading of assignments on to the college VLE.
- Assisting the Head of Department in the identification of resource needs and contributing to the efficient and effective use of resources.
- Participating in and contributing to departmental meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the department and integrate this into the work of the college as a whole.
- Maintaining discipline in accordance with the college’s procedures and in particular enforce good practice with regard to attendance, punctuality, behaviour and standards of work. Assessment
- Homework and exam-based assignments must be set and marked in accordance with college policies and a permanent record of all marks given to individual students must be kept; monitoring the production of coursework at all levels to ensure that students receive all the assistance they are entitled to, that deadlines for submission are met and that the work is subsequently correctly assessed and moderated; liaising with the Head of Department to ensure students are entered for the correct examinations in the winter and summer sittings; assisting with the invigilation of exams Staff induction
- Attending a formal induction programme prior to the commencement of your normal teaching duties; participate in the college’s staff development programme and informing senior managers of any particular trainings needs.
- Maintaining the image and reputation of the department, both within the college and amongst students and parents
- Reinforcing by appearance, general conduct and teaching the aims and values of the college as a whole; involvement in the extra-curricular aspects of college life. Health and safety
- Ensuring the tutors and support staff for whom they are responsible adhere to college policies regarding relevant health and safety regulations. Student Welfare Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students for whom you are responsible for and come into contact with.
- This list is intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive and you may be required to undertake comparable duties as MPW requires from time to time.
Skills and Experience Required
Qualifications- A good first degree in a relevant discipline.
- Further subject-related qualifications.
- PGCE or other suitable teaching qualification.
Experience- Experience of dealing with young people aged 14+ preferably within an educational context.
- Recent experience of teaching the subject at the relevant level(s).
- Involvement in the marking of either GCSE or A-level examination scripts for a recognised Awarding Body.
Skills- An ability to be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- An ability to devise and implement a range of teaching strategies to promote learning and enjoyment of the subject.
- An ability to carry out administrative tasks accurately and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Good IT skills and an ability to use ICT to good effect in the classroom.
Knowledge- An awareness of and commitment to the ethos and of the college.
- Awareness of equal opportunities issues and how they can be tackled through teaching and learning strategies and other SEN provision.
- A good knowledge of A-level and GCSE specifications and curriculum initiatives.
Personal competencies and qualities- A genuine passion for the subject and a desire to communicate this.
- Patience and perseverance.
- A commitment to overcoming barriers to learning.
- An ability to inspire confidence.
- A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining student discipline.
- An ability to strike a good rapport with stakeholders.
- Being a positive role model.
- An interest in contributing to the extracurricular life of the college
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.
#J-18808-Ljbffr