 prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities
 mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils' progress
and development
 research new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials
 prepare pupils for external examinations
 manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply
appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour
 undertake pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of homeroom teacher, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties
 communicate with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole-school training events