Teacher of English

Teaching and Learning

Registered teachers are able to plan coherent and progressive teaching programmes which match their pupils’ needs and abilities, and they can justify what they teach.

Registered teachers can devise plans for effective learning in the area(s) of the curriculum or subject(s) to be taught, or themes being studied have knowledge and understanding to justify the content and style of their teaching in
terms of its value in the curriculum, its contribution to children’s learning and general development, and its relevance to the needs of the pupils being taught
Registered teachers communicate clearly making skilful use of a variety of media, and interact productively with pupils, individually and collectively.

Registered teachers can use of a variety of communicative styles, strategies and media to capture and sustain pupil interest can communicate the purpose of lessons and activities, and give explanations, in a stimulating manner at the appropriate level(s) for pupils in their class/classes
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- can communicate with pupils in ways which involve them actively in classwork
- can communicate effectively with pupils as individuals
- are sensitive to the impact of their personal style of communication on pupils and others in the classroom

Registered teachers use a range of teaching strategies and resources which they can evaluate and justify in terms of curriculum requirements and of the needs and abilities of their pupils.

Registered teacher can consistently select strategies for teaching and learning appropriate to the subject, topic and interests and needs of pupils
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- have a judicious balance of direct, interactive teaching of whole-class, group and individuals
- can deploy and adopt a wide variety of resources, including ICT
- can set and mark homework which is varied in form, with clear purpose in relation to class work
- can consistently evaluate and justify their approaches to teaching and learning and take action to improve the impact on pupils

Registered teachers set and maintain expectations and pace of work for all pupils.

Registered teachers have high expectations of and realistic challenges for pupils

- ensure learning tasks are varied in form, differentiated and devised to build confidence and promote progress of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and high attaining pupils
- identify and respond appropriately to pupils with difficulties in, or barriers to, learning and seek advice in relation to their special educational needs possess sensitive and positive attitudes towards differences among pupils (eg gender,
social, cultural, religious, linguistic)
- ensure pupil initiative and independent learning are encouraged and nutured

Closing date: 01/02/2019

Reference: EAY03698

Auchinleck Academy, Cumnock