Primary Class Teacher

Overview

Job Title: Primary Class Teacher

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Full-time 32.4 hours a week - Teachers Main Pay Scale M1-M6

£32,916-£45,352

Reports to: Trust Headteacher (with accountability to the Trust and Local Academy Committee through governance)

Overall purpose of the post

• To carry out the duties of the role in accordance with the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document and other relevant statutory provisions. The postholder will receive guaranteed PPA time and work within directed time limits as per STPCD.
• To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.
• To promote the aims and objectives of the academy and maintain its philosophy of education.

• Teaching and Learning
• To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class within the context of the academy’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Secure good progress and attainment for pupils through high-quality teaching and effective use of assessment.
• Promote the safety and well-being of pupils
• Plan and teach in line with the school’s curriculum intent, ensuring clear progression of knowledge and skills
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, those working below or above age-related expectations and disadvantaged pupils
• Work closely with the SENDCo, ELSA and other specialists to support pupils’ additional needs
• Promote pupils’ mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Model and promote British Values and respect for diversity
• Establish a safe and stimulating working environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the academy in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils through managing classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Have high expectations of behaviour and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies using praise, sanctions and rewards fairly and consistently
• Deploy, direct and support teaching assistants to maximise pupil progress and independence.
• Promote high levels of attendance, punctuality and engagement, and work with leaders and families where attendance is a concern.
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs, those working at greater depth or with high prior attainment, those with English as an additional language, those with disabilities and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
• Take responsibility for the progress and outcomes of disadvantaged pupils, using effective strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)

• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils
• Make effective use of data to monitor and evaluate pupil progress across the curriculum and to inform teaching and learning planning
• Participate in statutory and internal assessments including phonics, end of key stage and other national assessments as appropriate.
• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons
• Give pupils regular feedback both verbally and through accurate marking and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
• To monitor pupil progress, keeping pupil records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with academy policy, to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential

• Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum programmes of study, level descriptors and specifications for all relevant areas of the Curriculum.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas and…