Teacher of History

Job Title: Teacher of History

Salary Grade: MPS/UPS

FTE: 0.7

Line Manager: Subject Leader for History

Purpose of Job

To support the work of the Subject Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach the subject as required at all levels including GCSE (AQA) and A Level (Pearson Edexcel).
• Contribute to the Department’s bank of resources for the teaching of the subject and assist in the production of materials which take into account pupils of all abilities and levels.
• Contribute to the drawing up, evaluation and reviewing of schemes of work in relation to relevant Key Stages.
• Plan and evaluate work in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provide team teaching support in class as required.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Maintain records of achievement and progress of all pupils in accordance with the statutory requirements and the departmental policy.
• Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable time.
• Use the School’s Marking Policy and Departmental Policy at all times.
• Complete student data entry and reports in line with School Policy.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings as required and keep parents/carers informed about their child’s performance and future targets.

Tutor Role

• Undertake responsibility for a Tutor Group including Registration, Small Group Tutorials and delivery of PSHE.
• Monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of all students in the Tutor group.
• Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students in the Tutor Group so that they will look to you for support and advice.

General Duties

• The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written statement of conditions of employment (the contract of employment).
• S/he shall be subject to all relevant statutory requirements as detailed in the most recent School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• To promote good order among pupils and ensure their health and safety both on and off the school premises.
• To act in accordance with the school’s policy on safeguarding issues.
• Promote the School ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members of the School community.
• Adhere at all times to the professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the Catholic ethos of the School.
• Uphold the School’s behaviour code and uniform regulations