Class Teacher KS2

Points A to D below are a Main Pay Range teacher’s responsibilities as set out in Part 7 Contractual Framework for Teachers of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, and as suchmay be amended by subsequent documents. Main Pay Range teachers are required toact in accordance with the school’s ethos, policies and practices, under the direction of the headteacher.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a Main Pay Range teacher, Upper Pay Range teachers are required to be highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, toensure their achievements and contribution to the school are substantial and sustained. Upper Pay Range teachers must ensure that they discharge the accountabilities under points A to D, in addition to those identified under the Upper Pay Range Accountabilities.

• To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve high standards
• To share and support the corporate responsibility forthe well-being, education and discipline of all pupils

The Job Description should beread alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The postholder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the Teachers’ Standards for qualified teachers and uphold these standards.

In carrying out these duties,to consult, where appropriate, with the relevant senior manager, the staff inschool, parents and carers, pupils and the wider community.

The appointment is subject tothe current conditions of employment for class teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and class teachers andother current legislation.

Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

• identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;
• setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;
• setting appropriate and demanding expectations;
• setting clear targets,building on prior attainment;
• providing quality written andverbal feedback with reference to Assessment for Learning;
• identifying and teaching pupils with SEND or very able pupils;
• provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge for all children, including those with SEND and the more able;
• make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;
• ensure effective teaching andbest use of available time;
• monitor and intervene toensure sound learning and discipline;
• use a variety of teaching methods to:

i.match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideasand use appropriate vocabulary;

ii.use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errorsand misconceptions;

iii.select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library,computing and other sources;

iv.secure good progress for all children from their starting points

• ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;
• evaluate their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.

• assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
• mark and monitor pupils' workand set targets for progress;
• assess and record pupils'progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform…