Classroom Teacher in Sefton

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced and appropriately adapted curriculum in assigned subjects and classes.
• Promote pupils' knowledge, skills, confidence, independence and positive attitudes to learning.
• Be accountable for the progress, attainment and wellbeing of pupils taught, working within school policies and professional expectations.
• Create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment with consistently high expectations for behaviour and engagement.

Teaching, learning and curriculum

• Plan and teach well-sequenced lessons with clear learning objectives and appropriate challenge.
• Use a range of teaching approaches, resources and technology to meet pupils' needs and build on prior learning.
• Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, communication and wider learning skills through everyday teaching.
• Set appropriate classwork and homework in line with school policy, where applicable.

Assessment and progress

• Assess pupils' understanding and progress through formative and summative approaches.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and use assessment information to adapt subsequent teaching.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting to parents/carers and school leaders.
• Identify gaps in learning and provide or contribute to appropriate additional support.

Inclusion and pupil support

• Adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as appropriate.
• Work with the SENCO, support staff, families and relevant professionals to implement agreed strategies and provision.
• Promote equal opportunities, positive relationships, pupil voice and access to the curriculum for all learners.
• Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches consistent with the school's ethos and policies.

Classroom culture and behaviour

• Establish clear routines, high expectations and positive relationships with pupils.
• Apply the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently and proportionately.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development and readiness to learn.

Professional and whole-school responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and leaders to secure continuity of learning.
• Communicate professionally with parents/carers and relevant partners.
• Take part in meetings, training, professional development and school improvement activities as reasonably required.
• Contribute to enrichment and the wider life of the academy within the scope of the role.
• Comply with safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and equality policies; report concerns promptly through the correct channels.

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