The Key Purpose of the Job is to take full responsibility for the education and welfare of our pupils in accordance with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, having due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum and school policies. To take full responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children as designated, within the framework of national and school policies. To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to senior staff and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy. To plan and deliver differentiated lessons and mark appropriately for all pupils as designated To contribute to raising the standards of pupil attainment To promote the progress and well-being of every child assigned to them To undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the current To uphold the professional code of conduct for teachers To plan work for the class in accordance with national and school curriculum policies and in cooperation with subject and phase leaders to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulaating curriculum. To ensure a close match between the learning experience offered, and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his/her capability. To make appropriate educational provision for children with SEN and those learning EAL, with support from the Inclusion Manager. To ensure that all worked is marked in accordance with the schools Marking Policy Where possible, to make sure that the majority of the children’s work is closely linked to first-hand practical experience. To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent learners. To create a secure, happy and stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation, and discipline. To foster each child’s self-image and esteem and establish relationships which are based on mutual respect. To maintain high standard of display both in the classroom and in other areas of the school. To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such way that they are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become more responsible for their own learning. To work in partnership with colleagues to undertake medium and short term planning and the implementation of agreed schemes of work.
To assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents and carers in accordance with school policies. To communicate and consult with parents and carers and with outside agencies, as necessary, about children’s progress and attainment. To ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, inclusion and discipline are promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice. To liase with support staff both school based, from the LA & from other external bodies as required. To take responsibility for the management of other adults in the classroom. To take up the opportunity for continuous professional development through reading, courses and in-service training. To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the school. Governed by the National Agreement on Teachers’ Pay and Conditions, supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the governors. Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointed interview. Because this post allows substantial access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application, prior to taking up post, they will be required to give written permission to the Department to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convictions against them and, as appropriate the nature of such convictions. The post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health & Safety Policies
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