Classroom Teacher

Main purposes of job

Ensure high quality teaching, effective use of

resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all

pupils in their care.

Key

tasks

General

Have a clear understanding of the

vision of the school. Promote and support the Christian

ethos and values of the school. Promote the safety and wellbeing of

pupils. Comply with the school’s

safeguarding procedures and ensure that any concerns relating to the safety

or welfare of children are reported immediately to the designated

safeguarding lead or the deputy designated safeguarding lead. Maintain good relationships with

pupils, treating them with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual

respect. Consistently act in a calm,

respectful and supportive manner towards colleagues, parents, visitors, local

advisors and members of the local community. Develop effective professional relationships

with colleagues, showing a willingness to draw on and offer advice and

support. Follow the school’s policies and

procedures, ensuring consistency and a commitment to the school’s strategic

plan, contributing towards the goals and targets.

Teaching and Classroom Management

Create a safe and stimulating

learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure

and confident. Plan work in accordance with EYFS/

National Curriculum schemes of work and programmes of study. Plan and teach well-structured

lessons, following the school curriculum. Assess, monitor, record and report

on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making

accurate and productive use of assessment. Adapt teaching to respond to the

strengths and needs of pupils. Plan lessons carefully with regard

to the safety and well-being of pupils. Set high expectations which

inspire, motivate and challenge all pupils. Promote good progress and outcomes

by all pupils. Implement statutory tests ensuring

the DfE requirements are fully met. Work in partnership with other

staff ensuring equality of opportunity for all children. Keep up-to-date with current

pedagogy, research-informed practice and statutory government requirements. Plan effectively to meet the needs

of pupils with additional needs, and in collaboration with the SENDCo,

prepare, implement, monitor and review My Plans, My Plan+ and EHCPs. Ensure the good behaviour of all

children in the teacher's care, and to develop within them positive attitudes

towards adults, peers, property and work. Deal with any inappropriate behaviour

in the context of the school behaviour policy and anti-bullying policy. Maintain an orderly and purposeful

atmosphere in the classroom and around the school and to check the attendance

and punctuality of pupils. Record and monitor pupil progress

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