Class Teacher, Full Time (One Year Maternity Cover)

All Saints CE Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher for Year 1 to Year 5. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Phase Leader, Deputy Headteacher, and Headteacher.

Aims of the Post: To provide the highest quality of education, care, and preparation for life for all pupils in accordance with the Teacher Standards.

Teaching and Learning:

• Manage pupil learning through effective teaching with high expectations of all pupils in accordance with our curriculum map, schemes of work, and policies.
• Teach a broad curriculum to the assigned class, classes, or groups of pupils to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge/skills and promote enjoyment in learning.
• Ensure continuity, progression, and cohesiveness in all teaching.
• Use a variety of methods and approaches (including adaptive teaching) to match curricular objectives in subject areas and pupil needs, ensuring equal opportunity and accessibility for all pupils.
• Support individual learning by planning work with appropriate challenge and monitoring and reviewing pupil outcomes regularly.
• Be responsible for a designated classroom/teaching area and supervise associated resources.
• Direct the use of any support staff to benefit from their specialist knowledge and maximise their effectiveness within lessons.
• Plan and provide structured learning opportunities that engage pupils’ interest and take account of their needs.
• Use allocated PPA time to plan effective lessons with clear content and appropriately structured subject matter.
• Establish and maintain a high standard of discipline using praise, rewards, and sanctions.
• Employ homework regularly to consolidate and extend learning.
• Provide a challenging yet supportive learning environment that stimulates and develops enquiring minds.
• Contribute to the identification of pupils with special educational needs and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Encourage pupils to be part of a school community that values all its members and promotes mutual respect.
• Develop in pupils a sense of moral values and a positive attitude towards themselves and others.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording and Reporting:

• Be responsible for the process of identification, assessment, recording, and reporting for the pupils in their charge.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Make effective use of data to monitor and evaluate pupil progress.
• Write high-quality annual reports to parents/carers.
• Assess pupils’ work systematically and use results to inform future planning.

Curricular Knowledge and Understanding:

• Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum programmes of study.
• Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and curriculum content.

Professional Standards and Development:

• Understand professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices.
• Set a good example in appearance and conduct.
• Critically evaluate resources and teaching to improve quality.
• Assist in the development of the School in line with the School’s Development plan.
• Take an active role in personal professional development.

Other Responsibilities:

• Undertake duties as directed by the Headteacher.
• Contribute to the school’s objectives in service delivery.

Conditions of Service: Governed by the National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of service, supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the governors.

Special Conditions of Service: Candidates may be required to work outside of normal school hours and must comply with departmental procedures regarding Police checks.