Job Description
a) Teaching
and Class Management Teach allocated classes to
achieve progression of learning under the direction of the class teacher through: Deliver ICT teaching
content to various classes across the school identifying clear
teaching objectives, specifying how they will be taught and assessed Setting tasks which
challenge and support all pupils and ensure high levels of interest Providing clear
structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge Using effective
questioning and listening carefully to pupils whilst also giving attention to
errors and misconceptions Communicating with
class teachers to ensure full coverage of programmes of study Setting high
expectations for behaviour and attitudes to learning, promoting positive
behaviour patterns in line with the behaviour policy Monitor and be
responsive to pupil learning and behaviour, using forward thinking and support
strategies to engage children in their learning Using a variety of
teaching methods in order to match approach to content; structure information;
present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary selecting appropriate
learning resources and developing study skills through library, I.C.T. and
other sources evaluating own
teaching critically to improve effectiveness; encouraging pupils to
think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence,
concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively b)
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting Monitor, evaluate,
record and provide reports on pupil progress, communicating these in a timely
manner to the class teacher and SENDCo (where appropriate) Making effective use
of assessment to evaluate learning and inform future planning Attend and contribute
to meetings with other staff, external professionals and parents regarding
pupils’ needs and progress c) Other Professional Requirements Follow all school
policies and procedures, in particular, the school’s Health, safety and
security policy; the child protection policy; the behaviour management
policy; the inclusion policy, the GDPR
policy and the equality policy Make appropriate use
of ICT and adhere to policies relating to it within their work Contribute to the overall
ethos, work and aims of the school Participate in the
design and execution of classroom and school displays Carry out other
mentoring activities which address/involve attendance, punctuality, transition,
lunchtime, friendship issues, PSHE and healthy schools d) General Requirements: Be
familiar with, and comply with the full range of school policies and procedures Respect
confidentiality at all times Ensure that all duties and services provided are in
accordance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy Share in the Governing Body’s commitment to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people Attend
relevant training and take responsibility for own development Participate in the performance and development review
process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning,
development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager Continually
develop practice through taking on feedback and seeking out CPD opportunities Attend
relevant school meetings as required Maintain
up-to-date first training and deliver first aid to pupils and adults when
necessary Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils
and visitors to the school Whilst
every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of
the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any
reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is
not specified in this job description.