Lea Manor High SchoolTeacher, Head of Subject, Head of Year
Sep. 2001 - Apr. 2013Luton, Bedfordshire, UKTaught KS3 and KS4, Religious Education/Philosophy and Ethics, History, Geography, Opening Minds, PHSE and Child Care Teaching Duties include:-
•preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities;
•marking work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of pupils' progress and development;
•researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devising and writing new curriculum materials;
•selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment, including podcasts and interactive whiteboards;
•undertaking pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form tutor, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties;
•preparing pupils for qualifications and external examinations;
•managing pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour;
•supervising and supporting the work of teaching assistants, trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers (NQTs);
•participating in and organising extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events;
•participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events;
•liaising with other professionals, such as learning mentors, careers advisers, educational psychologists and education welfare officers;
•undergoing regular observations and participating in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
Head of subject- Subject Leaders develop and implement subject policies, plans, targets, practices: