Typical job responsibilities include:

developing programmes of learning activities

planning, preparing and researching lessons

preparing and adapting teaching materials

making use of special facilities and/or equipment

contact/teaching time with students on an individual, class or small group basis

checking and assessing students' work and giving feedback

encouraging personal development via tutorial/pastoral work

attending meetings and reviews

liaison with parents, professionals and external agencies

writing reports

coordinating the work of support staff

Typical responsibilities include:

lesson planning and preparation

contact time with pupils

checking and assessing work

attending staff meetings

liaising with parents

monitoring playground and extra-curricular activities

ongoing professional development

Secondary teaching, although very rewarding, can be a stressful and exhausting occupation.
Typical responsibilities include:

lesson planning and preparation

checking pupils' work

attending parents' evenings

preparing for OFSTED inspections

running extra-curricular activities

undertaking professional development

Making administrative and budget decisions

Chaperoning classes and trips

Prioritizing teaching methods

Completing parent and student counseling

Enforcing rules and disciplinary action

Lecturing and discussing concepts

Preparing material for presentations

Grading tests and conducting progress reports

Recordkeeping student activities in accordance with laws and school policies

To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment

which is conducive to childrens learning.
To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth
and balance in all subjects.
To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge
and high expectations.
To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and
safety.
To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning
needs, reflecting all abilities.
To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils
learning.
To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of
childrens progress.
To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
To participate in staff meetings as required.
Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the
preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials,
resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their childrens education
academic, social and emotional.
To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg. Educational Psychologist.
To continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.
To meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education
of the children concerned.
To support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school.
To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children
though relevant policies and procedures.
To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and
dignity.
To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of
self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific
procedures / rules that apply to this role.
Main duties and responsibilities

To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is
conducive to childrens learning.
To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and
balance in all subjects.
To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and
high expectations.
To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.

To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs,
reflecting all abilities.
To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils learning.
To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of
childrens progress.
To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
To participate in staff meetings as required.
Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation
and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources,
methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their childrens education
academic, social and emotional.
To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg. Educational Psychologist.
To continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.
To meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the
children concerned.
To support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school.
To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though
relevant policies and procedures.
To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and
dignity.
To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care
of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any schoolspecific procedures / rules that apply to this role.

An annual review of this job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will take
place as part of the Performance Management Review.

Teach courses in their subject area

Work with students who are studying for a degree or a certificate or
certification or are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills
Develop an instructional plan (known as a course outline or syllabus) for
the course(s) they teach and ensure that it meets college and department
standards
Plan lessons and assignments
Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or
certificate program involving a series of courses
Assess students progress by grading papers, tests, and other work

 Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their
goals
Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
Conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field
Supervise graduate students who are working toward doctoral degrees
Publish original research and analysis in books and academic journals
Serve on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend po

Duties
Postsecondary teachers typically do the following:

Teach courses in their subject area

Work with students who are studying for a degree or a certificate or certification or
are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills

Develop an instructional plan (known as a course outline or syllabus) for the

course(s) they teach and ensure that it meets college and department standards

Plan lessons and assignments

Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or certificate
program involving a series of courses

Assess students progress by grading papers, tests, and other work

Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their goals

Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field

Conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field

Supervise graduate students who are working toward doctoral degrees

Publish original research and analysis in books and academic journals

Serve on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend

policies, make budget decisions, or advise on hiring and promotions within their department