Primary Teacher; Maternity Cover SGB

Puesto: Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover) SGB
Purpose of Role
To be a dynamic and enthusiastic primary teacher and be able to contribute to the development of schemes of work in the corresponding areas within our Primary Department. Effective planning and the delivery of stimulating and engaging lessons is paramount in order to clearly establish high standards for progress, encourage, and support pupils towards achieving their own individual goals. You should be a strong team player with a practical and flexible approach to problem solving and show a keenness to play a central role in the continuing development and improvement of our primary school.

Job Description
To be a dynamic and enthusiastic primary teacher and be able to contribute to the development of schemes of work in the corresponding areas within our Primary Department. Effective planning and the delivery of stimulating and engaging lessons is paramount in order to clearly establish high standards for progress, encourage, and support pupils towards achieving their own individual goals. You should be a strong team player with a practical and flexible approach to problem solving and show a keenness to play a central role in the continuing development and improvement of our primary school.

Teaching Responsibilities

Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;

Setting engaging tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;

Establishing high expectations of all pupils;

Providing regular verbal and written feedback and setting clear targets, building on prior attainment and encouraging reflection to improve learning;

Identifying SEN pupils (including high achievers) and ensuring their needs are met and that learning tasks are differentiated accordingly;

Providing clear structures for lessons by setting clear objectives and maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;

Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of topics, yearly objectives and exam syllabi;

Ensuring teaching strategies are used to maximise the quality and quantity of learning which takes place in the classroom;

Monitoring and intervening to ensure effective learning and high standards of behaviour;

Ensuring pupils acquire new learning and are also given ample opportunities to consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;

Evaluating your own teaching critically to improve effectiveness and encourage pupils to reflect and give feedback on their learning experience in each subject.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;

Regularly review and correct pupils' work and set targets for progress;

Assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed in order to monitor individual progress and inform future planning;

Develop and apply clear criteria to when awarding grades and attainment levels to pupils;

Carefully prepare and record data to be included in pupil progress reports and to present to parents when required at formal parent consultations and in any other meetings arranged to address academic issues.

Pastoral Care and Safeguarding

Effectively attend to the pastoral needs of their allocated class group;

Be the first point of contact for parents, managing any concerns or issues raised in a timely manner;

Monitor the welfare and general well‑being of each member of the class;

Carry out termly reviews and set targets to improve progress;

Address any pupil concerns raised by other teachers;

Promote the school values and encourage and ensure compliance to school rules;

Accurately record attendance and punctuality data and report any concerns to the Key Stage Leader/Head of Primary;

Prepare and deliver the PSHE curriculum as directed;

Plan and participate in class assemblies during the school year;

Immediately report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the safeguarding team via the school Myconcern platform.

Operational Responsibilities

Adhere to and promote all school and company policies and procedures, e.g. Behaviour for Learning,…