COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

Job Description

DEPARTMENt	
Education and Children’s Services
	post nO:
		
POST TITLE	e-Sgoil Supply Teacher
	GRADE:	Teacher	
SECTION OR LOCATION	e-Sgoil
	DATE:	2016	
Reports To:	The Director of Education and Children’s Services; in the first instance to the Head Teacher
	
RESPONSIBLE FOR:	All matters relating to the teaching of assigned classes.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:

	(a) Curricular.
	(b) Care and welfare.
	(c) Collegiate.
	(d) Professional development. 

A   Outline Duties and Responsibilities

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the head teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

1	Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
2	Developing the on-line curriculum.
3	Assess, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
4	Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with the administration of examinations
5	Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
6	Promoting and safeguarding the online health, welfare and safety of pupils.
7	Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
8	Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development. 
9	Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
10	Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.

B  Key duties associated with job purpose.

Teachers are accountable, through appropriate line managers, to the Head Teacher, e-Sgoil Headteacher and in turn to the Director of Education. 

Following a process of consultation, each teacher’s line manager will determine the particular duties to be carried out. These may vary as required depending on the nature of the school, and the number of teachers in each sector/subject area. 

The allocation of duties will have regard to teacher workload and must be capable of being undertaken within contractual time. 

KEY AREA	DUTIES	

Curricular

All teachers will undertake duties allocated within each school’s framework for the delivery of the curriculum, as exemplified.	
•	Teach assigned classes
•	Contribute to effective classroom discipline and along with the supervising staff member promote positive behaviour
•	Ensure pupil health, safety and wellbeing
•	Plan coherent and progressive teaching programmes that match pupils’ personal learning needs and abilities
•	Develop teaching and assessment materials
•	Set and maintain targets and the pace of work for all pupils
•	Prepare pupils for internal and external assessments as appropriate
•	Participate in/organise the administration of internal and external assessments as appropriate
•	Use the results of assessment to evaluate and improve teaching, and the learning and attainment of pupils
•	Record, monitor and report on pupil progress
•	Meet with parents/carers to review pupil progress and ongoing educational needs, either online or onsite
•	Participate in/organise the effective running of sector/curricular area/subject/department
•	Participate in development planning, evaluation and quality assurance processes.

Health and Wellbeing

For assigned classes and, if appropriate, register groups, 
all teachers will undertake duties allocated within each school’s framework for the pastoral care of pupils, as exemplified.

Guidance duties in respect of pupils with complex needs and/or who display seriously challenging behaviour will be undertaken by colleagues with particular responsibilities for such pupils. 

•	Provide advice related to health and wellbeing for allocated pupils
•	Monitor and take appropriate action in relation to routine aspects of the attendance, behaviour and progress of these pupils
•	Communicate with parents/carers, as appropriate
•	Contribute to the planning and transfer of pupils across transitional stages.

Collegiate

All teachers will undertake duties of a collegiate nature within the school’s framework for collegiate activities, as exemplified.
These may be undertaken on an authority/ cluster/ whole school/ stage basis, and in the sector/curricular area/subject/department of each teacher.

•	Engage in the process of curriculum development in collaboration with colleagues
•	Work in collaboration with other professionals
•	Engage in the planning, development and implementation of policies
•	Participate in the induction of new colleagues.

Professional Development

All teachers will undertake professional learning and development within the school’s development framework and as agreed with the Headteacher or designated line manager.
	
•	Fulfil contractual obligations in relation to continuing professional development.
•	Participate in the annual professional development and review process.
•	Undertake appropriate and agreed continuing professional development. 

C           General responsibilities
	
1	Ensuring that all duties or responsibilities are performed in a safe manner so that no risk to health or safety arises to yourself, any other employee or member of the public.
 2	Ensuring action is taken to promote equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.
 3	Any other duties or responsibilities that may need to be allocated from time to time to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.

 

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

PERSON SPECIFICATION

THIS FORM LISTS THE ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA REQUIRED.  APPLICANTS WILL BE LEETED ON THE BASIS OF MEETING THE CRITERIA.  PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FORM CONSIDERING THE CRITERIA BELOW.

POST TITLE	Peripatetic Primary Teacher	POST NUMBER		

CRITERIA		ESSENTIAL		DESIRABLE	
Knowledge

	E1

E2

E3	Firm grasp of the curriculum breadth and requirements.

Familiarity and engagement with Curriculum for Excellence

Familiarity with developments in education			
Skills and Abilities	E4

E5

E6

E7

E8

E9

E10

E11 	Plans appropriately for teaching and learning

Creates a stimulating and orderly classroom environment

Effective in delivery of teaching and learning for children of all ability levels and stages

Applies appropriate strategies for promoting positive behaviour and has good classroom management skills

Has competence in information and communication technology and uses ICT for enhancing teaching and learning

Communicates clearly both orally and in writing

Works well as part of a team and is willing to be involved in whole school initiatives

Engagement in self-evaluation	D1

D2

	Willingness to assist with curriculum development 

Willingness to lead/develop extra curricular activities	
Education/Experience	
E12

E13	
Appropriate degree /diploma in teaching.

Firm grasp of principles of teaching composite classes
	
D3 

D4 	
Experience of involvement in whole school activities

Experience of teaching composite classes
	
Other Factors	E14

E15

	GTC Scotland Registration 

Willingness and commitment to the promotion/teaching of Gaelic	D5	Ability to communicate in Gaelic.