Classroom Teacher

Responsible for:

Working with colleagues and, where appropriate, managing other staff to achieve effective practice in the classroom.

Purpose of the post:

• To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve high standards, grow as individuals and nurture values.

• To share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils.

• To contribute to the provision of holistic education and the positive experiences which can help pupils to achieve their purpose in life, fulfil their potential and become good citizens. 

• To contribute to the individual character development of children.

• To contribute to the wider activities of the school. Undertake reasonable work that is not specified in this job description.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks:

Planning, Teaching and Classroom Management

To maximise the progress of each allocated class 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 motivation and interest.

• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations.

• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment.

• Identifying SEN and more able pupils.

• Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.

• Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time.

• Monitoring and intervening to ensure sound learning and discipline.

• Using a variety of teaching methods to:

i)              match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary

ii)             use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions

iii)            select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other sources:

• Ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught: and to

• Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a well organised, tidy classroom.

• Ensure that the classroom environment is stimulating and attractive through displays and use of resources.

• Ensure that there is key vocabulary for the curriculum areas, including a clear focus on Literacy and Numeracy.

• Ensure that agreed school policies are followed and understood.

• Ensure that the school’s positive behaviour policy is consistently reinforced.

• Ensure that the school’s Racial Equality and Equal Opportunity policies are adhered to at all times.

• Ensure that through planning and discussion effective use is made of any additional adult support in the class in order to promote children’s learning.

• Liaise and meet with parents wherever appropriate and attend parent consultation evenings.

• Provide regular written reports as part of the required professional role.

•  Attend weekly staff meetings.

• Ensure that the school’s Health & Safety procedures are followed and adhered to at all times.