Secondary Teacher

**Reports to: Head of Faculty/Head of School**

**Department: Secondary School - Traralgon**

**Primary Purpose**:
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**:
**1.** **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