Teacher-Science Aldar Academies

Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, through:

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school s Behaviour for Learning Policy and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Mark students' work regularly, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school s Marking Policy;
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Attend and support parent/student events.
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the SLT.

Teaching and learning:
Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data:
Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student s development using Target Tracker.
Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties
Follow the school s behaviour policy.
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school s behavioural policy.
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
Carry out duties as directed and within the school s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities
To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Run a weekly ECA each term.