Class Teacher in Nottingham

Main purpose

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and meet the Teachers’ Standards.
• Plan, teach and assess well‑structured lessons in line with the school curriculum so pupils develop secure, deep and fluent knowledge.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and positive relationships.

Teaching and learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, knowledge‑rich lessons from Nursery to Year 2 as required, balancing adult‑led and child‑initiated learning in EYFS.
• Teach systematic phonics and develop early reading using the RWI programme
• Use appropriate manipulatives and approaches (for example Mastering Number) to build mathematical fluency.
• Use formative assessment (in the moment and planned) to identify gaps in knowledge and adapt teaching.
• Remove scaffolding at appropriate stages to develop pupil independence and fluency.
• Record, report and moderate pupil progress; participate in pupil progress meetings.

Inclusion and pastoral

• Quickly identify pupils with barriers to learning (SEND, PP, EAL, LAC) and put in timely adaptations and interventions; work with SENCo and external agencies.
• Promote the school’s PROUD values and model high expectations for behaviour.
• Develop strong relationships with parents and carers and communicate progress and next steps.

Curriculum development and professional contribution

• Contribute to subject teams and whole‑school curriculum development.
• Take part in monitoring and evaluation, CPD, coaching and triads; respond to feedback.
• Lead areas of responsibility when required and contribute positively to school life, OPAL and extra‑curricular activities.

Safeguarding and professional conduct

• Work in line with KCSIE (2026) and the school safeguarding policy; report concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality and high attendance/punctuality.

Other duties

• Carry out supervisory and administrative duties as required.
• Participate in school events and parent meetings as necessary.

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