To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children in the designated class, within the framework of the National Curriculum, school policies and schemes of work.
To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the school.
Responsibilities
To maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
To manage a Class Assistant within the classroom.
To plan work for the class in accordance with National Curriculum, school policies, schemes of work and in co-operation with Heads of Department and the Head of Lower School to ensure that all children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the children in your
class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
To make appropriate educational provision for children with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Support Department.
To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies.
To provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for children with opportunities for them to manage their own learning and become independent thinkers.
To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
To follow and implement school policies and procedures.
To create engaging and interactive displays of a high standard both in the classroom and in other areas of the School.
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 and independent learners.
To maintain close relationships with colleagues and work together to develop and
implement short, long and medium term plans in line with the agreed schemes of work.
To consistently assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents.
To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about children’s progress and attainment in a positive, professional and polite manner.
To ensure that the School’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and behaviour are promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice.
To be committed to the School’s Continuing Professional Development programme.
To play an active role in the general life of the school.
To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETS, before, during and after school hours when required.
To assist, where necessary, in extra-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events.
To organise and take pupils on field trips in a safe and secure manner.
To work closely with colleagues from Key Stage 1 and the Learning Support Department.
To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.
To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the School’s dress code.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
