Cover Teacher

Cover Teachers, Junior School, KG1 - Grade 3 ( 3 to 9 year olds) make the education of their students their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject expertise, keep their knowledge and skills up to date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships;

and work with parents in the best interests of their students. They make the safeguarding and well-being of all students their number one priority and follow the school’s statutory policies.

• deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the Misk Curriculum and local requirements
• establish a safe and stimulating environment for students
• plan, feedback and teach in line with school and departmental procedures
• plan, prepare, and deliver schemes of work by school policies
• maintain a working knowledge of relevant curricula and other documents
• maintain records of student's progress including all statutory documents required by the school and local authorities
• produce reports and grades for students as per the school calendar
• conduct termly interviews with parents to discuss and explain their child’s performance and progress in school
• be responsible for the good order and safety of students during registration (if assigned)
• have oversight of the general welfare of students whilst at school; follow up on any individual needs by reporting to the information management system
• monitor and record rewards and sanctions
• provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning
• employ a variety of motivating and stimulating approaches to student learning
• monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary
• differentiate accordingly according to the student's needs
• provide pastoral support for students in line with school policies and procedures
• be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations
• carry out duties of care as a homeroom or form tutor and also during nonclass times
• understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies
• liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurses, educational counselors
• promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school
• follow the regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• be aware of and effectively implement emergency and evacuation procedures as required
• be fully aware of the school’s Health and Safety policies
• conduct standardized or other tests when required and document students’ performance
• attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required eg team planning meetings
• attend and participate in all training days
• supervise students during morning parade and dismissal when required
• supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within the school between schools and handing over to new staff
• promote the subject(s) within the school and provide co-curricular opportunities
• provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• undertake any other reasonable requests by the Principal or other line manager
• identify the needs of individuals and groups within the class and liaise with the learning support team as required
• use digital technology tools approved by the school
• liaise with the cultural committee, where needed, to ensure culturally acceptable lesson materials
• provide co-curricular activities as required
• undertake additional duties as and when required by the line manager.
• teach no more than…