Pre-Prep Cover Teacher (SMT) and CACHE tutor

This job description is a fluid document, and the list of responsibilities should not necessarily be seen as absolute. The post holder may be expected to carry out additional tasks that are reasonably deemed appropriate and, in a new and growing school, the job is likely to evolve.

Overview

Teachers at Cranleigh are expected to have sympathy with the overall vision and ethos of the school. They should display a real commitment to the academic, personal and social development of children. They need the ability to relate well to and communicate effectively with parents, staff and pupils.

Teachers are expected to contribute in general to the high academic standards and disciplinary ethos of the school, and to follow its policies. They should seek to make a real contribution to Pre-Prep.

All Pre-Prep teachers are expected to take responsibility for a particular area some of which attract an allowance if they are not a member of the Pre-Prep SMT.  Job descriptions are described separately.

Key responsibilities as Cover Teacher:

• Be punctual to school, arriving for 07:15 each day.
• Teach high quality lessons across the curriculum; preparation of these lessons will be done by the class teacher being covered i.e. for Deputy Head Pre-Prep (Early Years) in FS2 and Deputy Head Pre-Prep (Year 1&2) in Year 2
• Ensure that lessons are properly differentiated so that a good level of challenge is provided for the most talented and support for any with special educational needs.
• Through reflective practice, deliver a dynamic curriculum which values active learning, exploration and inclusion
• Support the creation of a stimulating environment which supports learning. 
• Use the principles of Assessment for Learning (AfL) to ensure all children make progress.
• Assist with the recording of children's work in order to track their progress and identify gaps in their learning.
• Assist in the provision of an attractive, stimulating and organized learning environment by ensuring that displays are relevant and changed regularly.
• Attend occasional evening functions to support school events.
• Be on duty as to the rota of the teacher being covered or as directed on the duty rota.
• Participate in  CCAs.
• Attend and contribute to Pre-Prep meetings.
• Participate in INSET.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction to Teaching Assistants during lessons.
• Other occasional obligations as the Head of Pre-Prep may request from time to time.

Key responsibilities as CACHE Assessor/Tutor 

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Training Centre is an approved training centre with the UK Awarding Organisation NCFE/CACHE. We offer the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning for Teaching Assistants and all Pre-Prep, Prep, Arabic and Learning Support assistants are expected to take the course. Our focus is on the learner, supporting each learner through their qualification and making each step of their learner journey an enjoyable experience.

The role of the Assessor is to support the learner and to make informed judgements about the range of evidence the learner has produced, which should demonstrate their competence to meet the assessment criteria as detailed in the Qualification Specification.

Assessors should be suitably qualified and be committed to developing their CPD.

The list below identifies many of the specific activities and the support which should be demonstrated by an Assessor:

• The Assessor must ensure they have an up to date Qualification Specification to assist them in the delivery of the qualification before starting delivery.
• The Assessor should decide on the assessment methods to be used throughout the delivery of the qualification and document this. These should help the learners demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding to help them provide the necessary evidence. A broad range of assessment methods can also make the qualification more engaging and enjoyable for the learners.
• A planned programme outline should also be devised to show how they intend to deliver the qualification and as a benchmark to track progress.
• A timetable should be created to highlight when teaching will take place.
• The Assessor and the Internal Quality Assurer should work together to create a sampling strategy for Internal Quality Assurance to take place and plan in dates when sampling can take place. See IQA strategy and process
• The Assessor and/ or Tutor is responsible for inducting the learners onto the programme. The induction should include discussing relevant policies and procedures, carrying out an initial assessment, discussing reasonable adjustments and special considerations and any additional requirements, discussing whether RPL is appropriate and ensuring that they have signed a statement declaring that their work will be their own.
• The Assessor should explain to the learner before the programme commences the content and requirements of the programme so that the learner is fully aware of their responsibilities. Together they should agree timescales for completion. They can use a learner action plan and unit feedback document to record the units the learners will complete and how they will be assessed.
• It’s essential that that the Assessor reviews the learner’s progress and provides them with regular feedback, both verbal and written which must be documented. The Assessor should set an action plan for the learner to work through and should give specific deadlines to help the learner complete the course by the deadline. The Assessor should also review any reasonable adjustments and special considerations during the course of the programme.
• The Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer should hold regular standardisation meetings and document the minutes. (These meetings can be held with via video conferencing)
• The Assessor should keep up to date with any changes made to processes or procedures, and the content of the Qualification Specification.
• The Assessor may be included in the external quality assurance visit and ensure any past actions have been carried out. (this maybe online via video conferencing)
• The Assessor should assist in carrying out actions or recommendations following the external quality assurance visit. (Actions will be fed back by a Lead/Internal Quality Assurer via video conferencing or phone call)
• The assessor should always contact the Internal Quality Assurer or Head of Centre if they have any queries or concerns regarding their role as assessor or to discuss any concerns or problems they may have while carrying out their role as assessor.

Related documents

• Learner induction policy and procedure
• Learner induction checklist
• Learner handbook
• Staff handbook
• IQA strategy and process

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to follow the school's Child Protection procedures.