Classroom teaching is the core activity of the Academy and therefore representsan important component of the work of all teachers. In this work, all teachers are directly accountable to their Head of Department/Faculty irrespective of any other positions of responsibility they may hold. All teachers are expected to strive for the highest possible standards of teaching and learning in their classrooms and to try to maximise the potential of each individual student.
In relation to the Students
- To ensure each lesson is well-planned and follows departmental schemes of work, the National Curriculum or relevant examination specification and incorporates the expectations of the whole-school teaching and learning foci. It is expected that all teachers use the Academy provided Teacher Planner or similar/electronic to provide the evidence that these procedures are being followed
- To ensure that each lesson is taught in line with the Academy Policy for Teaching and Learning
- To mark student’s work in line with the department marking, assessment and feedback policy
- To assess student’s learning and to monitor their progress in line with departmental assessment and recording policy via Go4Schools
- To keep detailed and accurate records of student’s achievements
- To ensure that students are properly prepared for public and internal examinations
- To maintain good behaviour and discipline within lessons using appropriate rewards and sanctions
- To ensure an atmosphere within lessons that is conducive to learning
- To promote the understanding, knowledge and enjoyment of your subject by students
- To ensure the health and safety of all students during lessons
- To strive for continuous improvement and be willing to try alternative approaches
- To use comparative data, prior attainment data, and general ability data to set targets for students
- To identify students with special educational needs and refer them to the Learning Support department
In Relation to the Department
- To contribute to the writing and revision of schemes of work
- To update the resources and keep abreast of changes within the subject area, ensuring students are aware of changes to the law relevant to their studies.
