Class teachers use their knowledge and enthusiasm to engage with children, inspiring them to enjoy learning, be confident in their abilities and take pride in their achievements from a young age.

Through a mix of resources class teachers help motivate pupils of all abilities to study and investigate lesson topics. From maths and English through to music and physical education (P.E.), they use interactive and engaging teaching methods to bring national curriculum subjects to life.

Beyond the classroom, it is the job of a class teacher to work alongside colleagues to plan and prepare schoolwork in accordance with curriculum guidelines. They also work with parents and carers to ensure that pupils have a supportive learning environment both at home and school.

Your day-to-day duties as a primary class teacher will include:

● Planning appropriate lessons to meet national curriculum guidelines, keeping up to date with changes.

● Creating engaging lessons to involve pupils of all abilities, coordinating with colleagues and LSAs where needed.

● Setting up the classroom, organising displays and equipment.

● Using a mix of resources to enhance pupils’ exploration of the topic.

● Using different teaching methods, including whole class, group work, independent research, demonstrations, experiments and play, to motivate and encourage interaction in the class.

● Encouraging children to work together to achieve goals.

● Providing help and support to individual pupils as required, taking responsibility for their academic attainment and progress.

● Carrying out assessments and setting homework.

● Completing administrative work e.g., taking registers, updating records, marking work and writing reports.

● Creating a learning environment that pupils enjoy and respect.

● Setting expectations for discipline and behaviour, including dealing with inappropriate behaviour, according to school policy.

● Providing a safe, healthy environment, and following safeguarding procedures.

● Organising school visits, extra-curricular clubs, social activities and sports events.

● Participating in training and continuous development activities.

● Attending meetings and parents’ evenings.

● Liaising with senior leadership, parents and external agencies in relation to progress, behaviour, child protection and health. cover programmes provided through the Smart Clinic and Medicash organisations.

This includes;

● Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives

● Access to Physiotherapy and alternative therapies*

● Chiropody*

● Optical support*

● Dental treatment*

● Access to a counselling service

● Weight Management Programme

● Support for stress management

● Lifestyle Screening

● Relationship Counselling

● Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive

● Private Medical Service

● Stress Counselling * up to the maximum annual thresholds of the healthcare cash plan