QUINTIN KYNASTON
Job Description – Teacher of English and Media Studies
Reports to:
Head of English and Media Faculty
Pay scale :
Main Scale (additional responsibility possible for the right
candidate)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and class management
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Ensure the effective teaching of classes and individuals so that learning
objectives are met and best use is made of available teaching time
Establish and maintain and purposeful and stimulating working
atmosphere
Set high expectations of students’ behaviour through well-focused
teaching and consistent application of the Behaviour to Learning policy
and other school systems
Establish a safe environment which supports learning and in which
students feel secure and confident
Use teaching methods which sustain the momentum of students’ work
and keep all students engaged through
 Matching the approaches used to the subject matter and students
 Clear structure and presentation of content
 Effective use of resources and time
 Providing opportunities for students to consolidate their knowledge
and skills, both in their classroom and the setting of well-focused
homework
Meet the requirements of the Code of Practice, implement and keep
records on individual education plans (IEPs) and report progress and
concerns as required
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
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Mark and monitor students’ class work and homework as required by
subject and school policies
Assess and record student progress as required by subject and school
policies, including standardised tests and baseline assessment where
relevant
Write reports and profiles as required including the National Record of
Achievement
Participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parent and
carers
Be accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes
Other
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Act as a form tutor or co-tutor as required and follow the routines and
procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook
Participate in curriculum, pastoral, administration and organisation
meetings
Contribute to the work of curriculum and pastoral teams
Take responsibility for own professional development and keep up-to-date
with research and development in own subject and curriculum area
Cover for absent colleagues in accordance with school policy
Participate in public and internal examination arrangements
Implement school policies consistently and follow the procedures outlined
in the Staff Handbook
Carry out any other responsibilities compatible with the role and grade of
this post.
Person Specification – Teacher of English and Media Studies
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
First degree
Experience
Teaching across the full age and ability range.
Organising and developing resources.
Knowledge
National Curriculum and examination board requirements.
Strategies for raising achievement and motivating students, including
those from an inner-city background and those whose first language is
not English.
Skills/
Relevant set of professional standards.
Competencies
Very high level of commitment to increasing opportunities for young
people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Team player.
Excellent ICT skills and awareness of new technologies.
The ability to
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evaluate one’s performance
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safeguard and promote the welfare of all students
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create and maintain a purposeful and orderly environment for
the students.
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meet deadlines
A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in a diverse, multiethnic community.
A commitment to lifelong learning and the promotion of the school as
the focal point community regeneration.