Teacher of German

Post Title: Teacher of German

Responsible to: Head of German

Purpose of the Role: To teach a range of classes across the 11 – 18 age and ability range and use available resources to maintain the highest possible standards of teaching and learning in the subject.

Teaching and Learning 

• Teach well prepared, challenging lessons in accordance with Dame Alice Owen’s expectations;
• Make good use of class information and data to ensure all students are supported and challenged according to their needs;
• Demonstrate your commitment to personal development through your actions and your commitment to your own Performance Management; 
• Implement curriculum change as appropriate;
• Contribute to the writing and delivery of appropriate Schemes of Work which meet the academic needs of all students as directed by your HoD;
• Ensure public examination syllabuses are taught thoroughly, keeping abreast of changes and swiftly making amendments as required;
• Promote a stimulating learning environment, including useful and stimulating displays, which encourage students to learn. 

Achievements and Standards 

• Track and monitor individual students to bring about improvement where needed;
• Ensure appropriate participation in departmental moderation as required throughout the year;
• Take responsibility for overall behaviour management within lessons and throughout the school to ensure a safe, secure and structured learning environment;
• To play an active role in performance management and self-development activities.

General requirements 

1. To carry out any pastoral support roles (including being a tutor and delivering PSHRE) as required; 
2. To contribute to the extracurricular offer;
3. To play a role in ensuring effective safeguarding and wellbeing of our students;
4. Provide clear and useful feedback to students and parents/carers as required;
5. To attend periodical after school meetings/events such as Visitation (Prize Giving), Parents’ evening, as required by the Headteacher and published in the school calendar;
6. To check your email regularly and respond in a timely manner;
7. To contribute articles to the half-termly newsletter as appropriate; 
8. To complete any other reasonable tasks as required by the Headteacher.