.Description Newton College Job Description Secondary and Sixth Form German Teacher Responsible to: Head of Department and Head of Stage "Amazing learning is a lifelong journey where we are challenged to get better in an ever changing world" This statement was created by teachers and learners in 2019 and forms the basis of our vision for learning at Laude Newton College. Our philosophy for Teaching and Learning: As a school community we are all learners, adults and children alike. We aim to foster in our learners a life-long love of learning while developing the skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve to the best of our abilities. Main purpose of Class Teacher: Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in their class ensuring equality of opportunity for all. Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position. Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils. Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. Duties and responsibilities Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach. Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and planning. Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach. Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn. Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English. If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.G. systematic synthetic phonics. Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners' progress and levels of attainment. Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress. Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons