Primary Teacher

Main duties Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils • Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect • Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions • Lead by example and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils • Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes. • Plan teaching to build on pupils' capabilities and prior knowledge. • Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs. • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching. • Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge • Have a secure knowledge of all curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings. • Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in curriculum areas, and promote the value of learning and scholarship. • Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject. • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the teaching of systematic synthetic phonics, reading and the teaching and application of basic skills. • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the teaching of mathematics and the application of basic skills. Plan and teach well-structured lessons • Impart knowledge and develop skills and understanding through effective use of lesson time. • Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity. • Set and assess homework and plan other out-of-class and enrichment activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired. • Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching. • Contribute to the review, design and provision of an engaging curriculum. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils • Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively. • Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these. • Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development. • Make effective use of resources (including other adults) to impact on pupil learning and progress. • Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be ab