Primary homeroom teacher
About This Role
ISP Principles
Our focus begins with our children and students, with their success forming the foundation of our mission. Their safety and well-being are essential for facilitating effective learning. Therefore, we consistently recognize potential safeguarding and health and safety concerns, taking appropriate actions and following up on any issues that arise.
We treat everyone with respect and care. We support each other, celebrate diversity, and promote the well-being of ourselves and those around us.
We operate with efficiency, concentrating on what is most important and what will create a meaningful impact. We implement school policies and procedures while embodying the shared values of our community.
We act with financial prudence, making responsible financial decisions that prioritize the needs of our children, students, and schools.
We are committed to continuous learning, driven by our motivation for improvement. We engage in personal and professional development and actively contribute to the betterment of the school.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Purpose
To educate students in Year 1 through Year 6 by designing and implementing a thorough educational program that encourages literacy, numeracy, and the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students, all in accordance with school policies and guidelines.
Accountability
The Head of Primary is responsible for all aspects related to this position.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the designated students in the assigned homeroom class.
Duties
- Actively support and promote the BCIS Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Align instructional strategies with the BCIS Learning Principles within the primary learning environment.
- Collaborate with EAL mainstream program teachers regarding student graduation and transitions into mainstream classes.
- Implement all relevant school policies regarding staff and students.
Key Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching
- Create an age-appropriate learning environment that reflects the BCIS Learning Principles.
- Develop engaging lessons tailored to the diverse needs of each class, aligned with the agreed curriculum that adheres to the BCIS Learning Principles and best practices for the designated age group.
- Teach a comprehensive array of subjects following the English National Curriculum, including English (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation), Maths, Science, Computing, Art, History, Geography, and PSHE.
- Differentiating lessons to ensure that all students are learning at suitable levels.
- Plan effectively for additional adults in the classroom and oversee their responsibilities.
- Collaborate with EAL and Learning Support/SEN teachers to enhance students’ learning experiences.
- Offer guidance and support to students on educational and social matters.
- Address the social and pastoral needs of students.
- Keep accurate records of any pastoral issues in the class.
- Provide constructive feedback and assess all work according to the Marking Policy.
- Regularly evaluate students’ learning and progress in line with school protocols.
- Utilize assessment data to inform lesson planning.
- Maintain current assessment files, ensuring that student work examples are well organized.
- Prepare reports on student performance, effort, and progress at designated times as specified in the Reporting Policy.
- Discuss student progress and any issues with parents and administrators.
- Prepare for and engage in parent-teacher consultations.
- Update student records regarding achievement, effort, and progress each term to effectively track student development.
- Encourage productive work habits and maintain effective classroom control, organization, and management in accordance with school policies.
- Regularly refresh displays within and outside the classroom per the Display Policy.
- Assign suitable homework following the School’s homework policy.
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