Main Purpose of the Role:

The education and welfare of a designated class/group of pupils in accordance with the requirements of Conditions of Employment of School Teachers, having due regard to the requirements of the Primary Curriculum, the school’s aims, objectives and schemes of work and any policies. To share in the corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all pupils.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Planning and Teaching

To be responsible for the classes and groups assigned to you by the Headteacher.

To teach effectively with skill and sensitivity.

To ensure that a high standard of education is maintained at all times and pupils engage with their learning.

To plan, prepare and deliver learning experiences appropriate to the needs of the learners in line with the school curriculum.

To ensure teaching is clear, effectively communicated and lessons are appropriately structured.

To develop independent learners with positive learning attitudes and behaviours.

To ensure that all groups of pupils have their learning needs met.

To ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.

Classroom Management

To ensure the classroom is a stimulating learning environment with well-presented displays and working walls linked to relevant class work.

To promote good order and discipline in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

To promote the general well-being of pupils and ensure that social and emotional aspects of learning are effective.

To develop strong pastoral support for pupils.

Monitoring, Assessment and Recording

To record, assess and evaluate each pupil’s progress in accordance with statutory requirements and school policy.

To use data effectively to track children’s progress.

To contribute to the annual programme of school self-evaluation.

Moderation of learning and achievements.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

To follow the school’s safeguarding and health and safety procedures and be fully aware of the safeguarding and health and safety policies.

To be a role model and encourage good relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

To supervise children out of class as required.

To liaise effectively with stakeholders, including colleagues and parents.

To carry out specified actions required by the priorities of the School Improvement Plan. (following ECT year)

To undertake continual professional development to enhance your role as a teacher in the school.

To take part in the agreed procedures for your performance management in the school and meet Teacher Standards. (performance management following ECT year)

Working with colleagues and pupils throughout the school in the development of the curriculum.

Lead on the development of a subject area within school. (following ECT year)

Management of budget area when appropriate and the maintenance and allocation of resources for these areas (following ECT year).

Leading staff workshops/seminars as appropriate.

Liaison with advisory staff and external agencies as appropriate.

Undertaking other reasonable and appropriate tasks as required by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.