At Educating UK, we are often asked by our learners undertaking the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) how to put into words the role and responsibilities of a teacher.
This blog will hopefully support anyone undertaking the qualification to do this. It is also a useful information guide for anyone interested in the teaching role.
There are many roles, responsibilities and boundaries related to the role of a teacher, tutor or trainer. They can include the following:
Role of a Teacher:
- Deliver lessons effectively
- Plan engaging and relevant lessons
- Give regular feedback to learners
- Support learners with their studies
Responsibilities of a Teacher:
- Keep up to date with subject knowledge
- Identify learners needs
- Plan and prepare all lessons and resources
- Mark assessments
- Adhere to legislation relating to Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding
Boundaries a Teacher must consider
When working with learners:
- Teach without discriminating or stereotyping
- Maintain the confidentiality of learner information
- Act professionally and with integrity
- Do not do something which is part of someone else’s role
When working with other professionals:
- Only undertake activities as part of the teaching role. Do not do something which is part of another professionals role
- Maintain the confidentiality of learners with other professionals
