Put the safety of children first

• Take responsible steps to ensure all pupils under your supervision are safe
• Follow the school’s child protection policies and procedures
• Ensure that relationships with pupils remain professional
• Ask for support or help if you think your own actions could put pupils at risk
• Take action if another member of staff having a negative impact on pupils.
• Communicate clear expectations of pupil behaviour.

Take responsibility for maintaining the quality of your profession

• It is your responsibility to meet professional standards relevant to your career
• Learn from any feedback that colleagues provide
• Actively seek out opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills

Teachers should:

• Ensure your teaching practices follow the curriculum
• Research your subject specialism, stay up-to-date with education resources.
• Set appropriate learning objectives to meet individual and group needs
• Have high expectations of pupils, inject confidence and support their skills

Respect diversity and promote equality

• Act appropriately to all pupils, parent and colleagues no matter their socio-economic background, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race and religion
• Understand school equal opportunity policies and report unlawful discrimination and bullying through the necessary channels.

Maintain professional relationships

• Develop supportive relationships with school colleagues
• Responsibly uphold school policies
• Participate in whole school activities
• Take responsibility for upholding the reputation of the school and Aspire People
• Take care of school property