The Roles and Responsibilities of the New Teaching Staff
Guidance Document
Table of Contents
Guidance Document
For new members of the teaching staff
Aim
The aim of this document is to outline key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to the roles and responsibilities as a teacher. It will explain the boundaries between the teacher and other professionals and explain points of referral when necessary to meet the needs of the students. This document will also explain ways to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others.
Introduction
This document is for the use of all new members of the teaching staff at ABC Primary School. It is to be used in conjunction with the Induction Pack issued at the start of term.
The purpose of this guidance is to ensure all new members know your roles and responsibilities as a member of the teaching staff and that you need to abide to the legislation and codes of practice of teaching, together with showing the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles.
It is also meant to demonstrate the points of referral necessary to meet the needs of learners.
Finally, there is an explanation of the ways to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others.
Requirements
All teachers1 are regulated by Ofsted and need to follow legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of conduct for professional teachers (2012) (see appendix A).
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They report directly to Parliament and are an independent and impartial organisation. They inspect and regulate all establishments that provide education and skills.
Depending on what you are teaching there will be different legislation to follow. However, the main generic acts are:
Code of Professional Practice (2012)
Equality Act 2010
Non-Smoking Legislation and College Non-Smoking Policy
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Children’s Act 2004
The Sexual Offences Act
Table of Contents
Guidance Document
For new members of the teaching staff
Aim
The aim of this document is to outline key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to the roles and responsibilities as a teacher. It will explain the boundaries between the teacher and other professionals and explain points of referral when necessary to meet the needs of the students. This document will also explain ways to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others.
Introduction
This document is for the use of all new members of the teaching staff at ABC Primary School. It is to be used in conjunction with the Induction Pack issued at the start of term.
The purpose of this guidance is to ensure all new members know your roles and responsibilities as a member of the teaching staff and that you need to abide to the legislation and codes of practice of teaching, together with showing the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles.
It is also meant to demonstrate the points of referral necessary to meet the needs of learners.
Finally, there is an explanation of the ways to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others.
Requirements
All teachers1 are regulated by Ofsted and need to follow legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of conduct for professional teachers (2012) (see appendix A).
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They report directly to Parliament and are an independent and impartial organisation. They inspect and regulate all establishments that provide education and skills.
Depending on what you are teaching there will be different legislation to follow. However, the main generic acts are:
Code of Professional Practice (2012)
Equality Act 2010
Non-Smoking Legislation and College Non-Smoking Policy
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Children’s Act 2004
The Sexual Offences Act