SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES

JOB TITLE: Music Teacher

Point on Salary Range: MPS

Job Purpose:
To carry out the functions of a teacher at Allerton Academy in accordance with the stated aims and objectives of the Academy and the department. This job description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of Teachers as set out in the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and the Collective Responsibilities of Teaching Staff document produced by the Academy.

Responible to :
Director of Learning

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ORGANISATION

  • attend meetings, carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified in the staff handbook
  • provide and facilitate the general progress and well-being of any individual student within any group of students assigned to him or her, providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters
  • implement Academy policy with regard to registration, student absence, dress code and enforce Academy rules relating to behaviour and health and safety
  • participate in full staff and departmental meetings and to contribute to Academy decision making and consultation procedures
  • establish individual active links with industry and business in order to extend both student learning and own professional development

TEACHING AND MANAGING STUDENT LEARNING

  • ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals
  • to teach in partnership with SEN and EAL staff to maximise student attainment where appropriate
  • set high expectations for students' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
  • integrate cross-curricular Literacy and Numeracy into lessons as appropriate
  • contribute to the development and management of initiatives as part of the subject team

PLANNING AND SETTING EXPECTATIONS/STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

  • identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the students being taught
  • set appropriate and demanding expectations for students' learning and motivation. Set clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment in line with Assessment for Learning

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

  • assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching and/or group work
  • mark and monitor students classwork and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for students' progress

MANAGE OWN PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

  • be involved in the Academy Performance Management process, to engage in professional development activities so as to enhance personal performance, fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the Academy's goals and development plan
  • take responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with research and developments in the subject area
  • share responsibility for the implementation of Academy policies and procedures
  • set a good example to students in presentation and personal conduct
  • evaluate own teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
  • engage actively in the performance review process

RESOURCES

  • select and make good use of textbooks, ICT and other learning resources which enable teaching objectives to be met
  • manage the classroom and teaching equipment so as to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources

GENERAL DUTIES

  • to act as a professional and positive ambassador for the Academy
  • to seek positive and constructive feedback from parents, students, visitors and colleagues
  • any other duties as deemed appropriate to the post

POLICY PROMOTION

  • to actively promote the Academy's policies and procedures to ensure that the Academy operates effectively, fairly and in line with legislative requirements at all times and to create a positive and safe working environment

CONFIDENTIALITY

  • to ensure confidentiality of the Academy's activities is maintained in order to protect the integrity of the Academy and its people

FLEXIBILITY

  • to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time to meet the evolving needs of the Academy including a form tutor role if required



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