Class Teacher

ROLE DEFINITION

To be responsible and accountable for teaching duties in accordance with the Council’s overall Education and Youth Employment objectives.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Responsibilities

• To deliver an effective education service in accordance with the Council’s corporate policies and procedures and relevant strategy provision.
• To understand information management and security issues and work in line with legislation and Council policies and guidelines, ensuring that information is used, shared and managed appropriately.
• To undertake any other reasonably required duties, consistent with duties detailed in Part 2 Section 2 of the SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service, as directed by the Executive Director (Education and Youth Employment) or nominee, in addition to the role specific tasks & responsibilities detailed below.

Role Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

• To deliver effective teaching services in accordance with the directions of the headteacher or other promoted staff.
• To undertake such services in pursuit of good practice including:
• A commitment to pupil and parent/carer focus;
• The pursuit of continuous improvement;
• The implementation and evaluation of quality assurance procedures.
• Teaching assigned class(es), groups or individuals together with associated planning, preparation and correction.
• Assessing, moderating, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
• Where appropriate prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
• Developing the curriculum in line with the curricular framework, e.g. Curriculum for Excellence.
• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals to meet the needs of children, young people and families in their learning community.
• Participating in issues related to planning, raising attainment and achievement and reflection on current practice.
• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• Maintaining positive behaviour of pupils, contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the establishment.
• Assist in the development of Personal Learning Plans/Pupil support plans.
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development in line with the Standards for Registration, Professional Review and
• Development, Professional Update and school improvement priorities.

Closing date: 04/02/2018

Reference: NAY03338

Whitehirst Park Primary School
Stevenston Road
Kilwinning