Wellington College Education (China)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and learning 

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement.
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual(s), delivering activities inside or outside the classroom.
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil(s) achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil(s) in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
• Organise and manage teaching spaces and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning.
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment, and barriers to learning.
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment. 
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available.
• Support pupil’s English language acquisition, including phonics training.

Supporting the pupil(s)

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil(s), promoting high self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention.
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support, and care plans.
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate. 

Working with staff, parents/carers, and relevant professionals

• Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other school staff and education, health, and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place regarding intervention and provision.

• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, parents, and carers. 
• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress, and any areas of concern.
• Understand their role to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers.
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school. 
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.

Safeguarding 

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education) and our safeguarding and child protection policies. 
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.

CCAs and School Community Events

• Contribute towards the delivery of CCAs and take part in School Community events in line with the school’s expectations and goals.

Please note this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head of School, Master or line manager.

BASIC QUALIFICATION