Grade Tutors' Duties

The most important role is to ensure and maintain discipline in the grade and to keep accurate records of all disciplinary matters – as found in the Code of Conduct.

See also: Grade Tutors

Pupils

 * To be aware of patterns and trends in pupils behaviour and implement appropriate and fair punishment for transgressions
 * To work towards building a positive relationship with pupils in their grade.
 * To show concern for the pupils well being, to encourage them and support them both academically an in co-curricular activities.
 * To be available to pupils, parents and staff for advice and help on all matters.
 * To counsel pupils on various issues and refer pupils to the Deputy Head: Pastoral Care for counselling where necessary.
 * To ensure each pupil has detailed records of his/her progress through high school – this file to be updated in the pupils file and on ADAM
 * To keep contact with parents and keep records of all interviews with them, especially repeated disciplinary problems.

Staff

 * To communicate with staff members issues pertaining to pupils in their grade both positive and negative information
 * To support staff, once staff have exhausted their own method of discipline.

Administrative

 * To keep records of subject changes in association with the Deputy Head: Academics
 * Control and run the morning line-up of the their grade where the Daily Notices are read out and the following are checked:
 * Control and check absentees
 * Control late comers and ensure the parents have been contacted
 * Control early departures from school
 * Manage register teachers
 * Check pupil’s uniform and hair
 * Marks and Reporting:
 * Keep detailed summary of marks for the year as well as statistical analysis of these marks
 * Comment on the term reports on pupil’s involvement and progress in the College with respect to their academics, sport, cultural and spiritual involvement.
 * Follow up on all failures, ‘Red Flagging, interviews and progress reports.
 * Communication with parents regarding failures and interventions put in place.

Grade-specific Roles

 * Determine learner barriers early on (emotional/ physical & academic) (Grade 8)
 * Complete testimonial and character references (Grade 12)
 * Complete applications for other institutions
 * Administer and monitor Job Shadowing (Grade 11)
 * Assist Life Orientation teacher with Career Guidance
 * Work Closely with the Deputy Head: Pastoral Care