Teacher

Main Purpose: The statutory conditions of the post are as laid down in the current school Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. It may be modified by the Headteacher, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title. The following details summarise the major tasks expected of the Post Holder working in St. Helens C.E. Primary School.

Main Duties:

• Teach a class of pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching and non‑teaching staff, parents and governors.
• Ensure that the current national conditions of employment for school teachers are met.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
• Support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff.
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation.
• Communicate and co‑operate with specialists from outside agencies.
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom.

Subject Leader:

At St. Helens C.E. Primary School, the class teacher will have responsibility for leading a subject. The Subject Leader will ensure that there is consistency of teaching, continuity in context and skills, and high standards of learning throughout the school.

Subject Leader Duties:

• Coordinate the development of a cohesive and effective long‑term plan in your subject.
• Ensure that medium‑term planning meets all National Curriculum requirements.
• Review, monitor and evaluate current practice (including schemes and policies) and provide feedback to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead by example, through good classroom practice.
• Disseminate information to the staff, and provide INSET to promote staff development and improve classroom practice.
• Contribute action‑planning in the subject for the School Improvement Plan.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of local and national initiatives, by attending relevant courses.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for one’s own professional development and that of colleagues within the context of school, ensuring willingness and ability to access CPD.
• Take responsibility for developing any individual priorities as identified through the School Development Plan priorities and Performance Management.

This job description is intended to clarify the main duties and responsibilities of the post, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks undertaken by the post. The jobholder will be expected to carry out such professional tasks as are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre‑employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.