Job Description

Job Title:

Classroom Teacher

Department:

Prep School

Responsible to:

Head of Prep School

Purpose of the Role:

Teachers should positively contribute to raising standards of attainment and achievement
for all pupils at Truro High School through providing high quality teaching and high-quality
support and guidance to all pupils in their care, through utilising their skills, talents,
knowledge and expertise and through setting a positive example in their own professional
behaviour.

Teachers are responsible to the Head via the management structure of the school. They
are expected to co-operate within curricular, pastoral and management teams to meet the
general aims and objectives of the School, in line with the School Development Plan.

Teachers  should  refer  to  separate  job  descriptions  for  more  specific  detail  on  particular
responsibilities such as tutoring and promoted posts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities

•  All staff are expected to be fully supportive of the ethos and culture of the School,
which is encapsulated in our Mission Statement and in our Aims and Objectives.
•  Staff work in co-operation with colleagues in sharing knowledge and experience.
•  To undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the

School.

•  Staff are expected to adhere to and support School Policies
•  All members of staff are expected to contribute fully to the programme of co-

curricular activities for pupils.

Academic Teaching

•  Staff are expected to know their subject matter thoroughly and therefore plan and
prepare courses and lessons appropriate to the individual needs and abilities of all
pupils.

•  To teach according to pupil’s educational needs including the setting and marking

of work in accordance with the policies of the department.

•  To demonstrate that on-going planning reflects effective monitoring of the progress

of each individual pupil.

•  To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of

pupils in accordance with the School policy

•  To keep appropriate records in accordance with School policy and practice within

the School.

•  To provide data and information regarding all aspects of the progress of all pupils
you are assigned to teach in order to contribute to pupils’ regular monitoring.
•  To work effectively with Support Staff and the Learning Support Department.

•  To attend Parent’s Evenings as a part of monitoring and reporting process of the

School.

•  To attend Departmental meetings and make a full contribution to the work of the

departmental team.

•  To attend Open Evenings and other occasions which promote the uptake of the

subject area within the School.

•  To externally market and promote the School through the subject area by

contributing to the local community or contributing to the School newsletter.

Welfare of Pupils

•  To provide high quality support, guidance and advice to pupils on educational and
social matters and make records and reports in accordance with the School policy
and practice.

•  To encourage and maintain high standards of behaviour and discipline in order that
effective learning can take place and good relationships can be formed within the
School community.

•  To  follow  the  School’s  procedures  where  pupils  fail  to  co-operate  with  our

expectations.

•  To contribute to ensuring the Health and Safety of all pupils through managing and
supervising their safety at all times including coming in and leaving the School,
moving between lessons and break and lunch times.

•  To communicate and consult with Parents in accordance with School policy and

practice.

Resources and Administration

•  To manage classroom resources effectively and maintain in good quality condition.
•  To prepare high quality resources appropriate to raising standards.
•  To take part with colleagues in developing the quality of learning areas within the

School.

•  Maintain the fabric of classroom and department areas including updating display

work.

•  Assist the Head of Department in managing departmental resources.
•  To meet deadlines and perform efficiently any administration role that is associated

with the teaching or Form Tutor role.

Professional Development

•  To develop subject knowledge and expertise, keeping up to date with national

developments, teaching practice and methodology to support pupils in achieving
high standards.

•  To work in co-operation with colleagues in the sharing of knowledge and

experience.

•  To participate in the staff induction and appraisal programmes.
•  Attend assemblies, staff meetings, INSET training as and when necessary.
•  To take responsibility for ongoing development in your role as a teacher at Truro

High School.