Mereway Middle School

Team Coordinator

A temporary and voluntary position reviewed and re-allocated annually.

A Team Co-ordinator should :-

1. Foster a professional attitude to the requirements of teaching such as :

i) good time-keeping.

ii) quality displays of children's work.

iii) expectations of high standards of attainment, behaviour dress and commitment by children.

iv) in-service education and training.

2. Influence and co-ordinate teaching arrangements and styles so that the most efficient use of resources can be made. Resources should include :

i) Physical resources.

ii) Individual expertise.

iii) Ideas and expertise.

iv) Time.

3. Liaise between teams, making teachers aware of what has preceded and will follow their work, and to ensure through careful planning that progression is achieved.

4. Promote and celebrate the achievements of the year group to motivate the children and heighten standards of children's work and behaviour.

5. Foster understanding and appreciation by team members of the school's approach to the curriculum and to influence and co-ordinate the work of teachers to support and promote its development.

6. Be sensitive to the needs of the team :

i) Offering advice and assistance when appropriate.

ii) Monitoring teaching styles and context.

iii) Influencing through example and contact.

iv) Enabling efficient evaluation to facilitate future planning.

7. Provide a first point of contact with support for teachers and maintain clear channels of communication with senior staff.

8. Monitor year based resources, encouraging appropriate storage and use, and oversee the maintenance of the immediate environment.