Job Description
To provide
high-quality teaching, learning and pastoral care for a class of pupils,
ensuring that all pupils are supported and challenged to make strong progress.
The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and
other professionals and contribute positively to the wider life of Broadway
First School. Teaching and learning Plan and deliver
well-structured lessons with clear learning objectives, appropriate challenge
and high expectations for all pupils. Use a range of
teaching approaches and resources to engage pupils and meet differing needs,
including through appropriate adaptive teaching. Use assessment
effectively to inform teaching, identify next steps and support pupil progress. Create a positive,
purposeful and inclusive learning environment in which pupils are encouraged to
become confident and independent learners. Provide appropriate
feedback in accordance with school policy and use it to support pupils in
improving their work. Contribute to the
planning and delivery of a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. Assessment, recording and reporting Assess and record
pupils’ attainment and progress systematically, using the school’s agreed
systems. Use assessment
information and prior attainment to identify strengths, barriers to learning
and appropriate next steps. Participate in pupil
progress discussions and contribute to actions designed to improve outcomes. Prepare and present
reports to parents and carers and communicate with them appropriately about
pupils’ learning, progress and wellbeing. Meeting pupils’ individual needs Know the needs of
pupils in the class and make appropriate provision for pupils with SEND,
disadvantaged pupils, pupils requiring additional challenge and any other
pupils with identified needs. Contribute to,
implement and review individual plans and provision as appropriate, in
accordance with the school’s SEND procedures. Work with the SENDCo
and other professionals, including external specialists, and take account of
relevant advice within classroom practice. Attend and contribute
to review meetings, including Annual Reviews, where appropriate. Behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing Establish positive
relationships with pupils and maintain high expectations for behaviour in
accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy. Use positive,
consistent and appropriate approaches to behaviour and support pupils to
regulate and engage successfully in learning. Safeguard pupils’
health, safety and welfare and follow the school’s safeguarding and child
protection procedures at all times. Record and report
safeguarding concerns, accidents and incidents promptly using the school’s
agreed procedures. Working with others Deploy and work
effectively with teaching assistants and other adults supporting pupils in the
class. Work collaboratively
with colleagues and contribute to curriculum and whole-school planning as
appropriate. Build constructive
professional relationships with parents and carers and communicate with them in
a timely and respectful manner. Work effectively with
visiting professionals and external agencies where this supports pupils’
education, wellbeing or additional needs. Contribution to school life Contribute positively
to the wider life, ethos and development of Broadway First School. Attend and contribute
to staff meetings, professional development and other meetings as reasonably
required. Participate in
assemblies, duties, educational visits and other school activities as
appropriate to the role. Take responsibility
for continuing professional development and participate in appraisal
arrangements. Curriculum or subject responsibility Depending on the
experience and strengths of the successful candidate, a curriculum or subject
responsibility may be allocated. Where this applies, the postholder will work
with the Headteacher and colleagues to support the development, implementation
and evaluation of provision in that area. Any responsibility will be
appropriate to the postholder’s experience and the needs of the school. Provide practical
advice and support to colleagues in the allocated area. Contribute to
curriculum planning and ensure appropriate progression and coverage. Use appropriate
evidence, including pupil work and assessment information, to identify
strengths and priorities for development. Support the effective
organisation and use of resources for the subject or curriculum area. Professional responsibilities Meet the Teachers’
Standards and uphold high standards of professional conduct. Work in accordance
with school policies, including safeguarding, equality, health and safety,
behaviour and data protection. Promote equality of
opportunity, inclusion, dignity and respect in all aspects of the role. Undertake other duties
that may reasonably be required and are consistent with the professional duties
and level of responsibility of a class teacher. Additiona