About this role
1. MAIN PURPOSE
to fulfil the duties of a school teacher as set out in the latest copy of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
to fulfil the role of class teacher as outlined below.
2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
to be an effective, inspirational class teacher catering for the range of needs of the children in the class – some of whom may have statements of Special Educational Needs and English as an additional languageto provide for the learning experiences of all children and staff across the school and use the outcomes effectively to improve learning for allto ensure that the entitlement of all children is met through inclusion in all areas of school lifeto take an active role in children’s personal, social, emotional and educational developmentto monitor the children’s progress through rigorous tracking procedures that evaluate progress and achievementto ensure positive behaviour management strategies support all children’s social, emotional aspects of learningto provide feedback to staff, children and their families in relationship to progress, achievement, attitudes and behaviour
3. CURRICULUM, PLANNING AND REPORTING
to teach within the framework of present and future school policies, paying particular attention to the policies for Equality, Safeguarding of Children, Special Educational Needs and Behaviour For Learning.
to follow all Assessment For and Of Learning procedures in line with school policies and guidelines
to plan and prepare both long and short term work for the needs of each individual
to monitor the children’s progress through rigorous assessment for learning and tracking procedures that evidence and evaluate progress and achievement
to communicate and consult with families of children following the school’s procedures.
GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORT
Working in whole class sessions
to minimise distractions to the whole class by dealing with individual behaviours appropriately in line with personalised behaviour plans
repeating or rephrasing questions
providing additional or alternative explanations
observing and noting contributions
to maintain confidentiality at all times
Group or independent work
to support key children as a part of a small group, giving commentary and questioning their learning
to develop all children’s independent skills
to develop knowledge and understanding of the school’s policy for supporting children with Special Educational Needs
to be able to explain the purpose of activities to children providing a context for learningto agree with the Inclusion Leader, strategies for supporting individualsto help children to access the curriculum and support the development of targeted languageto deal with the challenges of children with Special Educational Needs in a way that maintains confidence and self-esteem
4. SCHOOL ETHOS
will be committed to working as part of a collaborative Federation of three schools with the Chief Executive Headteacher, Head of School, Governors and Staff
to foster in the children a sense of responsibility and caring towards the facilities of the school and its environment
to establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, children and families
to plan and develop a classroom environment which will be stimulating and conducive to a range of activities, which promote a variety of learning styles.
5. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
to be part of the Performance Management process
to attend appropriate courses, disseminating information, keeping staff updated of developments.
engage in any other duties required by the class teacher, Head of School, or the Chief Executive Headteacher, which is in the scope of the post