JOB PURPOSE
To ensure effective delivery of the relevant programmes of study within the School in accordance with School Policies and in pursuit of high standards of pupil achievement. To assist in the implementation of all of the School policies and the School’s Pastoral programme.
RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Within the sphere of MFL to:
A. teach throughout the School to a range of classes and ability levels in a manner that develops and supports pupils’ learning so that they achieve high levels of personal success and achievement in the subject. This will include comprehensive use of standardised and internal data.
B. to monitor, evaluate and review pupil learning programmes and their delivery in order to ensure their effectiveness and report outcomes to pupils, relevant staff, Governors and parents as requested by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
C. to develop self in order to enhance performance and thus pupil outcomes. This development to be carried out by participation in the School’s in Service Education and Training (INSET) and the Professional Review and Staff Development (PRSD) programmes as required by the HoD and/or SLT. Develop internal and external accreditation such as Hola, ICT etc
D. to secure, monitor, develop and produce resources allocated to ensure equality and effectiveness of pupil experience.
E. Develop use of ICT to enhance learning: Active use of G Suite'.
F. Ability to work as an enthusiastic member of the department, to attend department meetings; contribute to department planning including schemes of work, examinations and practical activities.
G. To undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Principal or his appointed Deputy.
GENERAL TEACHER DUTIES
To carry out duties as detailed in the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations (NI) 1987.
To carry out all duties in a manner in which they comply with:
a. current Health and Safety legislation.
b. the requirements of the Children’s Order.
c. the School’s security requirements.
d. the requirements of Killicomaine’ s Policy Documents.
e. the requirements of the Education Authority and the Department of Education.
To act as a Form Teacher/Tutor to an assigned Form/Tutor group and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of a Form Teacher/Tutor.
To carry out a share of pupil supervisory duties including school assembly in accordance with published rosters.
To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues, parents and pupils.
To implement all School Policies and procedures. To play an active part in promoting the School’s motto “Servire Honore” and ethos “Working together for excellence in a caring community.”
These duties are not necessarily comprehensive and are subject to annual amendment by the Principal, after consultation with the post holder.
The range of duties may also be varied from time to time according to the changing needs of the post and opportunities will exist for the professional development of the person appointed
GENERAL TEACHER DUTIES – KILLICOMAINE JHS
Killicomaine Junior High School operates within the Dickson Plan, a two-tier post-primary education system established in Lurgan, Portadown, and Tandragee since1969.
Killicomaine Junior High School aims to foster a supportive and dynamic learning environment where staff, pupils, and parents work together for excellence in a caring community. Guided by our Latin motto, "Servire Honore" (to serve with honour), the school emphasises collaboration, high standards, mutual respect, and service to the school and wider community. Our core values include kindness, integrity, respect, care, good manners, and excellence, which are developed through a range of provisions including Christian values, academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and pupil voice.
1.A. To carry out duties as detailed in the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations (NI) 1987.B. To carry out all duties in a way they comply withcurrent Health and Safety legislation.
·the requirements of the Children’s Order.
·the school’s security requirements.
·the requirements of Killicomaine’ s Policy Documents.
·the requirements of the Education Authority and the Department of Education.
2.To act as a Form Teacher/Tutor to an assigned Form/Tutor group and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of a Form Teacher/Tutor.
3.To carry out a share of pupil supervisory duties in accordance with published rosters.
4.To plan and deliver differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Gifted and Talented pupils, in line with the school's SEN policy and inclusive practices.
5.To implement all School Policies and procedures and to play an active part in promoting the school’s mottoServireHonoreand ethos “Working together for excellence in a caring community.”
6.To contribute to the review and development of the curriculum within their subject area, ensuring it is engaging, relevant, and meets the needs of all learners.
7.To promote and organise enrichment activities including events, exhibitions and trips to raise the profile of the Department within the School and to foster enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of the subject by pupils.
8.To maximise pupils’ involvement in the production of attractive and useful wall and other displays.
9.As directed by the principal, to teach an additional subject which best meets the needs of the School.
10.To promote that aspect of the school’s ethos relating to cross community work and furthering the School’s shared education programme.
11.To teach Citizenship, Employability, Personal Development, Learning for Life and Work, Life Skills and/or ICT as requested by the Principal.
12.To undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Principal or his appointed Deputy.
13.To implement a set of standardised common assessment tasks within the Department and utilise these marks to monitor and track progress against individual pupil targets.
14.To make use of agreed statistical analysis procedures to review pupil and staff performance and to set annual attainment targets.
15.Within all subjects taught to ensure the requirements of the Key Elements and Whole Curriculum Skills & Capabilities of the NI Revised Curriculum are met.
16.To actively employ Assessment for Learning strategies to inform teaching and learning, providing opportunities for self and peer assessment, and using assessment data to adjust future planning.
17.To effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning to enhance engagement, access resources, and develop pupils' digital literacy skills.
18.To provide pupils with regular constructive feedback and positive reinforcement on all aspects of their performance.
19.To report to parents, one written report and other statistical reports per year group, as instructed by the Principal.
20. To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues, parents and pupils and to report to parents through Parents’ Meetings, Open Nights and Consultation Interviews.
21.To ensure the Health and Safety of all pupils and staff within the classroom and other workplaces.
22.To actively engage in relevant professional development opportunities to enhance their teaching practice and keep abreast of current educational research and best practices.
23.To contribute to the wider life of the school by organising and/or participating in extra-curricular activities that cater to pupils' interests and talents.
1) Exercise of general professional duties A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:- (a) if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;(b) if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher. 2) Exercise of particular duties (a) A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her. (b) A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her. 1. Planning 1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere; 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. 2. General 2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her; 2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports; 2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position; 2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils; 2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; 2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above. 3. Assessment/Reporting Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position. 4. Staff Development/Professional Development 4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review; 4.2 a) Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work; b) Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher. 4.3 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements. 5. Discipline/Health and Safety 5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. 5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements. 6. Public Examinations Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination. 7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration 7.1 a) Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers; b) Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers; c) Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school. 7.2 a) Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials. b) Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies; c) Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.