Teacher of MFL

Job Purpose:

To teach French/MFL to students across the age and ability range within Teesdale School (GCSE Level)To be a committed and enthusiastic member of the MFL Department · To develop and foster positive working relationships with students, teaching staff, other professionals, and parents/carers. Operational/Strategic PlanningTo report regularly to the Head of Department on the progress of individual students To participate in staff meetings as requiredTo plan, prepare, evaluate, and modify personal teaching methods and materials in accordance with department and school policies.To control and manage the classroom effectively.To praise and manage student behaviour as appropriate. To plan to meet the varied and special educational needs of students.To set homework in accordance with the school and department policy and to ensure that student's complete school planners. Enhancing own knowledge, skills and understandingTo become proficient in a range of teaching and learning strategies for supporting the development and progression of individual students To keep up to date with developments and initiatives in the subject area. Professional development and raising awarenessTo be an active member of the school's MFL DepartmentTo work with relevant staff to identify and address the needs of students. To plan differentiated material to support all students at Key Stages 3 and 4To participate fully in professional development initiatives Curriculum and Extra-curricular ProvisionTo support the department in developing/reviewing/revising schemes of workTo assist in the planning and organisation of extra-curricular activities to promote the subject and enhance students' learning. Sharing information

· To ensure the efficient exchange of information regarding students both within the school and with other institutions/external agencies, as necessary

Support and monitoring

To mark and record students' work in line with departmental and school policies, particularly homework tasks.To assess in line with departmental and school policies the ability of individual students; transfer that assessment to school records and to reports for parents; to communicate assessment details and data to tutors in preparation for parents' progress evenings.To prepare and conduct assessments of students' learning as and when required and submit data regarding students' progress into the school management information system. To liaise with others involved in supporting students' learning. To develop and maintain links with subject and pastoral staff to support, monitor, assess and evaluate the progress of individuals. To support students' social and emotional needs.To foster good relationships and liaison with parents/carers Management of Information

· To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning students' learning and progress.

Communication

· To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents/carers of students

Additional Duties

To carry out duties as appropriate to the position of a MFL teacherTo carry out duties as appropriate to the position of a pastoral tutorEmployees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

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