Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

General duties and key responsibilities - To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions’ Document and listed in the Teachers’ Standards. - Continue to meet the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status. Knowledge and Understanding - Have knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage, National Curriculum and the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (RE). - Understand how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and to understand the stages of child development. - Select and make good use of ICT skills for classroom and management support. - Be familiar with school’s current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Health and Safety and Child Protection policies. Reporting any safeguarding concerns immediately to one of our designated safeguarding leads. Planning, Teaching and class management - Plan and deliver in relation to the Early Learning Goals, National Curriculum and the Agreed Syllabus for RE with regard for the school’s aim statement, own policies and schemes of work, the teaching programme for all children within the class. - Provide clear structure for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge. - Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ attainment and progress and in planning future lessons. - Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals, establishing high expectations of behaviour and attainment, so that teaching objectives are met. - Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure sound learning and discipline and maintain a safe environment in which pupils feel confident. - Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to keep pupils engaged. - Be familiar with the Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). - Evaluate their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness. Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability - Assess and record each pupil’s progress systematically with reference to the school’s current practice and use the results to inform planning. - Mark and monitor class work and homework, providing constructive feedback and setting targets for future progress. - Provide reports on individual progress to the Headteacher and parents as required. Other Professional Requirements - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and parents. - Participate as required with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post. - Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own professional development. - Take part in school routines including meetings, assemblies, playground duties and external activities. - Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health and Safety, Security, Confidentiality and Data Protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate person. - Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.