* To have the relevant teaching qualification for the school and year group they teach. In England, this means having Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and being registered with the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).
* To follow the National Curriculum and any other statutory requirements for the subjects they teach. This includes using approved textbooks and resources, assessing students' work and reporting their progress to parents and carers.
* To maintain order and discipline in their classrooms. This includes setting clear expectations for behaviour, dealing with any disruptive or challenging behaviour and ensuring that all students are able to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
* To maintain their professional competence. This includes keeping up to date with developments in their subject areas and attending regular training and development opportunities.
* To be honest, impartial, just and courteous in their dealings with students, parents, carers and colleagues. This includes respecting the privacy of students and their families and not giving preferential treatment to anyone.
Additional Expectations
In addition to the legal obligations listed above, teachers are also expected to:
* Be caring and supportive. They should be able to build relationships with their students and create a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable and able to learn.
* Be inspirational. They should be able to motivate and inspire students to learn and achieve their potential.
* Be reflective. They should be able to reflect on their teaching practice and make improvements where necessary.
* Be collaborative. They should be able to work effectively with colleagues, parents and carers to support students' learning.
* Be culturally competent. They should be able to understand and appreciate different cultures and backgrounds, and to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and respectful of all.