The Education (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions) (No. 3) Order 2001

School Teachers' Pay and Conditions

7.  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.”.