Teacher of Religious Studies and Sociology

· To teach Religious Studies across key stage 3, 4 & 5 contributing to the planning and organisation of the curriculum as well as teaching A Level Sociology at key stage 5

· To teach PSHCE and potentially other humanities subjects

· To be a form tutor

· To contribute to the co-curricular life of the school

· Participate in the academy Performance Management arrangements

Teaching and Learning

· Plan and teach engaging and challenging lessons that pave the way for success in school and life

· Meet the needs of all learners by consistently planning and teaching carefully differentiated lessons

· Contribute to Faculty planning and the creation and updating of schemes of work

· Use regular, measurable and significant assessments of teaching

· Set and mark appropriate homework

· Complete all reporting on time

· Closely monitor progress and attainment of all students and use it to inform teaching

· Provide content for and, where necessary, deliver high quality student interventions with direction from the Head of Faculty

· Work to ensure that all students achieve or exceed targets

· Maintain regular and productive communication with parents about their child's progress, behaviour and development, including attending after school parent meetings as required

Other

· Undertake professional development as agreed with academy leaders

· Perform additional duties and tasks required for the effective operation of the school as directed by the Headteacher.