Teacher of English

ROLE DEFINITION
To be responsible and accountable for teaching duties in accordance with the Council’s overall Education and Youth Employment objectives.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Responsibilities
To deliver an effective education service in accordance with the Council’s corporate policies and procedures and relevant strategy provision.
To understand information management and security issues and work in line with legislation and Council policies and guidelines, ensuring that information is used, shared and managed appropriately.
To undertake any other reasonably required duties, consistent with duties detailed in Part 2 Section 2 of the SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service, as directed by the Executive Director (Education and Youth Employment) or nominee, in addition to the role specific tasks & responsibilities detailed below.

Role Specific Tasks & Responsibilities
To deliver effective teaching services in accordance with the directions of the headteacher or other promoted staff.
To undertake such services in pursuit of good practice including:
A commitment to pupil and parent/carer focus;
The pursuit of continuous improvement;
The implementation and evaluation of quality assurance procedures.
Teaching assigned class(es), groups or individuals together with associated planning, preparation and correction.
Assessing, moderating, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
Where appropriate prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
Developing the curriculum in line with the curricular framework, e.g. Curriculum for Excellence.
Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals to meet the needs of children, young people and families in their learning community.
Participating in issues related to planning, raising attainment and achievement and reflection on current practice.
Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
Maintaining positive behaviour of pupils, contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the establishment.
Assist in the development of Personal Learning Plans/Pupil support plans.
Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development in line with the Standards for Registration, Professional Review and Development, Professional Update and school improvement priorities.

Closing date: 12/11/2017

Reference: NAY03122

Largs Academy,
Flatt Road,
Largs