1 - Mission, Vision and Policies

• Demonstrate a commitment to implement the mission and vision of the school ensuring  children are working towards the stated outcomes. 
• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated and referred to in the Academic Staff  Handbook and School Policy Manual.

2 - Teaching

• Prepare suitable lessons and homework as per school policy. 
• Keep records of topics taught, including individual lessons where appropriate. ∙ Have a sound knowledge of the relevant school and English National Curriculum  guidelines as appropriate, and use these effectively in implementing a child-centred  approach to learning in the classroom. 
• Ensure all assessable work is marked promptly and children are given feedback on how to  make further progress. 
• Use a range of teaching approaches appropriate to meeting the needs of the individual  child. 
• Provide a stimulating learning environment in the classroom, one which promotes the individual child’s self-esteem and confidence. 
• Establish and consistently maintain effective classroom routines. 
• Establish a good rapport with the children whilst maintaining clear classroom control.

3 - Monitoring, Assessment & Evaluation

• Monitor, assess and evaluate each child’s learning. 
• Prepare clear, accurate and honest written reports of each child’s progress as required by  school policy. 
• Be available to parents and recognise the importance of including parents in each child’s  education, conducting personal interviews as and when required. 
• Maintain records of each child’s learning, and where required, ensure that samples of  each child’s work and other appropriate information are maintained in suitable files and  are readily available for quick reference. 
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate personal performance and make adjustments to  provide more effective learning programmes for the children if necessary.

4 - Professional Development

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development through regular, active participation  in professional development activities, both formal (school sponsored INSET) and informal  (e.g. participation in policy development, visiting other classrooms, schools etc.).

5 - Within School Interaction

• Behave in an ethical manner and maintain professional relationships with all academic  and administrative staff. 
• Implement school policies on supervising children’s behaviour and welfare. ∙ Work effectively with other members of staff and be punctual in meeting deadlines. ∙ Contribute positively to school meetings.

6 - School Community Interaction

• Maintain personal and professional relationships with members of the local community  that are appropriate to a professional standing in the community. 
• Participate in activities in which the school and wider community interact.

7 - Administrative Duties

• Maintain required records of each child’s assessment, attendance, minutes of meetings,  textbooks and resources, accidents, correspondence with parents of children in the class,  parental interviews etc. 
• Supervise the work of any Teaching Assistant / Technician allocated to the class / subject.

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of two years successful teaching experience

• Experience of working with students for whom English is not their first language

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

• A good understanding of how children learn

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet students’ needs

• Ability to build effective working relationships with students

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies