Bessemer Grange Primary School · London, London
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB To take responsibility for the education and welfare of designated classes of children in
accordance with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, having due
regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, LA and school policies. MAIN ACTIVITIES 1. To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for
all children in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies. 2. To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to senior staff and to
parents and carers, in accordance with school policy. 3. To manage additional adults within the classroom. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. To plan work for the class in accordance with national, LA and school curriculum policies
and in co-operation with subject and phase leaders to ensure that the children experience a
broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum. 2. To ensure a close match between the learning experience offered and the individual
needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the
maximum of his/her capability. 3. To make appropriate educational provision for children with SEN and those learning EAL,
with support from the SENCo. 4. Where possible, to make sure that the majority of the children’s work is closely linked to
first-hand practical experience. 5. To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become
independent learners. 6. To create a secure, happy and stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the
highest standards of organisation, and discipline. 7. To foster each child’s self-image and esteem and establish relationships which are based
on mutual respect. 8. To maintain a high standard of display both in the classroom and in other areas of the
school. 9. To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that
they are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become
more responsible for their own learning. 10. To work closely with colleagues to undertake medium and short term planning and the
implementation of agreed schemes of work. 11. To assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents
and carers in accordance with school policies. 12. To communicate and consult with parents and carers and with outside agencies, as
necessary, about children’s progress and attainment. 13. To ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal
opportunities and discipline are promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice. 14. To liase with support staff both school based, from the LA & from other external bodies
as required. 15. To take responsibility for the management of other adults in the classroom. 1 6. To take up the opportunity for continuous professional development through self-directed re