Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the
School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils using a range of specialist teaching strategies including structured teaching, PECS,
Attention Autism and Intensive Interaction
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and emotional regulation among pupils, managing behaviour that challenges effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
Work towards developing an area of expertise that you can share with others
Communication
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Management of staff and resources
Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers
Contribute to the professional development of other teachers and support staff
Deploy resources delegated to them
The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
Person specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications and experience
Qualified teacher status
Degree
Successful special school experience
Training and experience of using a range of specialist strategies
Skills and knowledge
Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs
A good understanding of how children learn
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal qualities
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder
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