Teaching Standards 1-4

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils 

a) establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect. 

b) set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions. 

c) demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. 

2    Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils 
a) be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
b) be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.
c) guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.
d) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching.
e) encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

3    Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge 
a) have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.
b) demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship.
c) demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject .
d) if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics.
e) if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.


4    Plan and teach well structured lessons 
a) impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time .
b) promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity .
c) set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired .
d) reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching .
e) contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).