Teacher of Art and Photography Mat Cover

The Role

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Purpose:  

• Contribute towards high standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
• Be accountable for student progress and development within the classes taught.
• Develop and enhance the teaching skills and strategies in line with the teacher standards.
• Support and challenge student groups in their learning.
• Help build independent life-long learners.

Main Duties

• Undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties expected within the teacher standards.
• Plan lessons to meet learning objectives.
• Make effective use of data to plan learning.
• Have a clear understanding of subject progression.
• Give appropriate feedback through a variety of sources to promote further learning.
• Carefully frame questions to ascertain understanding and promote further learning.
• Use peer and self-assessment to further enhance learning.
• Set clear curricular targets for each student/group.
• Teachers are expected to support the personalised learning agenda, i.e. tailor education to ensure that every student achieves and reaches the highest standards possible.
• Ensure that the desired standard of students’ presentation, effort and learning are achieved.
• Take part in developing the department’s curriculum area with respect of any specific need associated with teaching and learning.
• Participate in and contribute to professional development and appropriate in-service training.

METHODS OF WORKING 

The post holder must: 

• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate; 
• Maintain an awareness of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection; 
• Understand and comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy in the performance of their duties and responsibilities; 
• Carry out the duties of the post in compliance with the academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy; 
• Understand and comply with all other relevant academy policies; 
• Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreed priorities, targets, professional development and supervision arrangements; 
• Undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post; 
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post. 

Benefits

Qualifications