Wembley College: School Teacher (Music) at Plennegy Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class according to the Cambridge curriculum;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievements of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the Wembley development plan.
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students, within one week of the assigned task being completed;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one's students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students also to parents if problems should arise.
• Participating in arrangements within an agreed Cambridge Framework for the appraisal of students' performance;
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or class entrusted to him/her;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice;
• Communicating, consulting and cooperating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students:
• Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme/s in line with the National Curriculum Framework guidelines:
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of the Department and other teachers in the preparation and development of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral care arrangements;
• Must take part in cultural activities offered and be involved in marketing the school. Afternoon sport is replaced by individual music lessons and ensemble work.
• Must be available for exam supervision.
• Needs to assist with the Wembley News as and when required.
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Head of Department (subject/level) concerned;
• Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises;
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one's care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times;
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum or pastoral care arrangements, for the better organisation and administration of the school;
• Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Head of School;
• Providing the necessary information and advice to the designated personnel in the school and/or College and to provide all the necessary information regarding requisitions and arrangements in connection with the teaching of the subject/s assigned to him/her;
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance; Participating in school assemblies;
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one's care;
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organisation, order and discipline of the school; Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners;
• Liaising and Collaborating with specialist teachers/resource persons and other professionals working with statemented students;
• Making use of audio-visual technological devices/aides (such as radio aids; and projectors) and other adaptations during the delivery of the lessons;
• At the secondary level, teachers shall be expected to teach students of different levels of achievement. Such teachers will preferably teach not more than two levels unless special circumstances warrant otherwise;
• Evaluate the academic and social growth of students, prepare reports, and keep appropriate records including attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behaviour needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Communicates with parents, Head of Department and Headmaster on student progress.
• Supervise students in assigned out-of-class activities during the working day/ holidays.
• Administers testing in accordance with Cambridge testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities, which occur in school including student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity ‘learning centres.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Head of Department or other appropriate administrator.
• Follow the school Code of Conduct regarding ISASA.
• Adhere to all instructions from the Headmaster /Board of Directors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Essential) PGCE
• Experience: 2-5 Years Experience