Teachers' Code of Practice
Finer English teachers… are prepared
that means:
- we prepare every lesson with materials designed to improve the specific language skills our students need most
- every lesson has a plan and every lesson is part of a longer-term plan
- when it comes to the English language, we know what we're talking about
- we are ready to teach a completely different lesson to the one we planned if the circumstances change
Finer English teachers… are professionals
that means:
- we put our students first
- we are accountable for what happens in our lessons
- we treat all information relating to our students' business as confidential
- we make ourselves available to support our students
- we are punctual
- we support our fellow teachers
- we make it our business to understand our students' business
- we strive to be excellent teachers
Finer English teachers… are a pleasure to have in the classroom
that means:
- we always have something interesting to say
- we can be funny
- we are excellent listeners
- we think ahead the whole time - in every lesson at all times we know what we are going to do next
- we have a question or comment ready before the student has finished speaking
- we are energetic and dynamic
Finer English teachers… are aware that every student is an individual
that means:
- we ensure that every student is involved in every lesson
- we teach relevantly to each individual's needs, interests and wishes
- we strive to achieve swift improvement in each student's English