Secondary Teacher

Classroom teachers are expected to be specialists in their chosen disciplines and be able to establish a strong

rapport with their students. They should know both the material they are teaching and how best to impart this

knowledge to the students in their care. They are expected to be supportive of the School's philosophies,

direction and Christian ethos.

In their manner, attire, work ethic and ability to work collaboratively with their colleagues, they are expected to

demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism. All classroom teachers are expected to work respectfully

with colleagues and demonstrate work practices consistent with the Code of Conduct.

Teachers at St Paul's Anglican Grammar School are also expected to contribute to the development of

students outside the classroom setting and, as such, are required to participate in excursions, camps and co

• curricular activities. Each member of staff is also expected to carry out direct pastoral responsibilities in the

role of mentor teacher.

• Position in Context

All classroom teachers are accountable to their respective Heads of Faculty for the preparation and

presentation of the curriculum. In regard to pastoral matters they are supported by Heads of Year. Both

Heads of Faculty and Heads of Year report to the Head of School. The Head of School reports to the Deputy

Principal and Principal.

• Freedom to Act / Autonomy

Classroom teachers are expected to take initial responsibility for classroom management and the delivery of

the curriculum in each of their classes. They are guided in this by the Heads of Year and Heads of Faculty. All

classroom teachers are expected to comply with the School's Policies and Procedures and work as directed by

the Principal or the Head of School.

• Appraisal

Based on the Role Description and, more specifically, the Key Performance Indicators, the performance of

classroom teachers will be appraised annually by the relevant Head(s) of Faculty.

• Major Activities

1. Students

2. Parents

3. Staff Meetings and Professional Development

4. Curriculum and Reporting

5. Promotion of the School

6. Teaching Commitment and Other Duties

7. General

• Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Students
• knowledge using appropriate methodologies;
• Take responsibility for the pastoral care of the students in their care on a day to day basis, paying
• attention to their spiritual, cultural, academic and social development;
• Monitor student progress through the timely setting and marking of student work requirements;
• Set appropriate tasks for students in a mixed ability classroom setting;
• Guide students who are behind with work requirements and homework tasks;
• Use formal and informal mechanisms to report regularly on student progress to parents and senior
• staff;
• Ensure that appropriate discipline procedures are followed and personally take charge of low-level
• discipline issues in the first instance before referring these to Heads of Year;
• Maintain a high standard of appearance and behavior amongst students;
• In consultation with the Heads of Year (and, where necessary, the Student Counsellor and the IEP
• Department) identify students with special needs;
• Implement the delivery of any special assistance that may be given to students in need;
• Liaise closely with the relevant Heads of Year to ensure the successful transition of students;
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate technology into teaching, where appropriate;
• Comply with VIT Code of Conduct and registration requirements.
• 2. Parents
• Communicate openly, keeping parents and families regularly informed of developments in the
• classroom and of student progress;
• Conduct interviews to discuss concerns as required;
• Provide meaningful feedback in Parent / Student information evenings;
• Attend special evenings and functions as required;
• 3. Staff meetings and Professional Development
• Participate in professional development activities both in and out of school hours;
• Actively contribute to the development of the curriculum through faculty meetings;
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings as required;
• Participate in the development of pastoral and academic policies.
• 4. Curriculum and Reporting
• Contribute to a strong teaching and learning environment through the writing of detailed curriculum
• plans, assessment and reporting documents at the direction of the relevant Head of Faculty;
• Meet reporting and curriculum deadlines;
• Monitor the curriculum program and maintain an awareness of pedagogical trends and developments;
• Explore innovative curriculum initiatives and programs and, where appropriate, make recommendations
• to the Head of Faculty regarding possible curriculum changes;
• Keep up to date knowledge of Middle and Senior School course requirements.
• 5. Promotion of the School
• Assist