Primary Class Teacher

Job Purpose: To carry out classroom teaching and associated activities to a high standard, in order to contribute to the academic and pastoral development of each student in line with the school’s mission and development plan.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Implement the delivery of the curriculum and participate in its review and development and the resourcing to support its delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum in England: primary curriculum, including through own research.
• Participate in evaluating the curriculum/schemes of work.
• Participate in planning, implementing and reviewing necessary changes in consultation with the Stage Coordinator and Principal.
• Follow a planned programme for evaluating students’ learning experiences. Review resources relevant to the curriculum and recommend new resources.
• Make full use of resources and facilities available to the school as a whole. Participate in extra-curricular activities and field trips which will enhance teaching.
• Maintain a basic minimum competence of teaching as reflected in the British Teachers’ Standards.
• Maintain a high standard of teaching and demand a high standard of learning, so that students reach their potential.
• Follow the Policies and goals set by the department, the school, the National Curriculum and examination boards, including teaching and learning, assessment (both formative and summative) and moderation, and communication.
• Follow administration, record-keeping and communication processes, in order to provide accurate and useful information.
• Ensure curriculum continuity and smooth transitions for students through an awareness of the curriculum across EYFS/ Primary Key Stages.
• Contribute to the day-to-day organisation and activities of the school and to participate in school events as a member of the school community.
• To fulfil other duties as specified by the Principal and Director.

Additional responsibilities:

• Ensure that marking and record-keeping are accurate, up-to-date and accessible to interested parties.
• Ensure that student assessment is used to inform teaching, diagnose difficulties and strengths, and to set appropriate targets.
• Ensure that students are fully prepared for their summative/ statutory assessments and public exams and that deadlines are being met.
• Ensure that marks and grades are submitted on time.
• Follow marking, homework and feedback policies.
• Participate in support arrangements for students.
• Assist with the writing of examinations/assessments and mark schemes and the marking of exam/assessment   papers, within deadlines set by the school.
• Participate as required in the invigilation of exams/assessments.
• Fulfil responsibilities regarding safe supervision of pupils, in class, around school, at break times and at arrivals/dismissal times.