Article 7 School Teachers' Pay and Conditions

After Annex 1 there shall be inserted the following annex—

“Annex 2

Standards for advanced skills teachers

Excellent results or outcomes

1

As a result of the advanced skills teachers' teaching, pupils show consistent improvement in relation to prior and expected attainment; are highly motivated, enthusiastic and respond positively to challenge and high expectations; exhibit consistently high standards of discipline and behaviour; show a consistent track record of parental involvement and satisfaction.

Excellent subject or specialist knowledge

2

Advanced skills teachers must keep up to date in their subject or specialism; have a full understanding of connections and progression in the subject and use this in their teaching to ensure pupils make good progress; quickly understand pupils' perceptions and misconceptions from their questions and responses; understand information and communications technology in the teaching of their subject or specialism.

Excellent ability to plan

3

Advanced skills teachers must prepare lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure successful learning by all pupils; set consistently high expectations for pupils in their class and homework; plan their teaching to ensure it builds on the current and previous achievement of pupils.

Excellent ability to teach, manage pupils and maintain discipline

4

Advanced skills teachers must understand and use the most effective teaching methods to achieve the teaching objectives in hand; must display flair and creativity in engaging, enthusing and challenging groups of pupils; use questioning and explanation skilfully to secure maximum progress; must develop pupils' literacy, numeracy and information and communications technology skills as appropriate within their phase and context; are able to provide positive and targeted support for pupils who have special educational needs, are very able, are from ethnic minorities, lack confidence, have behavioural difficulties or are disaffected; must maintain respect and discipline; are consistent and fair.

Excellent ability to assess and evaluate

5

Advanced skills teachers must use assessment as part of their teaching to diagnose pupils' needs, set realistic and challenging targets for improvement and plan future teaching; improve their teaching through evaluating their own practice in relation to pupils' progress, school targets and inspection evidence.

Excellent ability to advise and support other teachers

6

Advanced skills teachers must provide clear feedback, good support and sound advice to others; are able to provide examples, coaching and training to help others become more effective in their teaching; can help others to evaluate the impact of their teaching on raising pupils' achievements; are able to analyse teaching and understand how improvements can be made; have highly developed inter-personal skills which allow them to be effective in schools and situations other than their own; provide a role model for pupils and other staff through their personal and professional conduct; know how to plan and prioritise their own time and activity effectively; are highly respected and able to motivate others.”.