Classroom Teacher

You will: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards Support the School Vision and values Duties and responsibilities Teaching Plan and teach well-structured lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Whole-school organisation, strategy and development Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including enrichment opportunities for pupils Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure strong outcomes Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach Health, safety and discipline Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Professional development To take active interest in your own professional development and ongoing improvement of practice Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate Communication Communicate effectively with pupils and their families Participate in school practices and events that promote positive family engagement Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Personal and professional conduct Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities Promote the ethos of St John’s, as expressed in the mission and vision statements Demonstrate alignment with the Christian ethos of the school Management of staff and resources Direct and supervise support staff, and where appropriate, other teachers/student teachers Contribute to the recruitment and profes