KS2 Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

PLANNING, TEACHING AND CLASS MANAGEMENT:

You will teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

1. Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed

2. Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
3. Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
4. Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
5. Identifying SEN or very able pupils
6. Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
7. Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
8. Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
9. Monitoring and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline
10. Using a variety of teaching methods to:
i. Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use
appropriate vocabulary
ii. Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and
misconceptions
iii. Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT, and
other sources
11. Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the
subject taught
12. Evaluating their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

13. You will take account of pupils’ needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop
the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for
literacy and numeracy
14. You will encourage pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and
independence, concentrate, and persevere, and listen attentively

15. You will use a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand
experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning
16. You will manage parents and other adults in the classroom

MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, RECORDING, REPORTING:

17. You will assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific
aspects of teaching

18. You will mark and monitor pupils’ work and set targets for progress
19. You will assess and record pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is
understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the
level at which the pupil is achieving

20. You will prepare and present informative reports to parents

OTHER PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

21. You will have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities
22. You will operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school/academy

23. You will establish effective working relationships and set a good example through your presentation
and personal and professional conduct
24. You will endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high
expectations;

25. You will contribute to the corporate life of the school/academy through effective participation in
meetings and management systems necessary to support the management of the school/academy

26. You will take responsibility of their own professional development and duties in relation to
school/academy policies and practices
27. You will liaise effectively with parents and Academy Advisory Body (AAB) members

GENERAL:

28. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion,
health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an
appropriate person without delay.

29. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as
required.

30. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting
inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.

31. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.

32. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data
Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).

33. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g.,
strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).

34. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children,
always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to
the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
35. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.

36. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in
accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary (A/I)

• An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R)

• Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I)

• Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting
of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I)

• Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I)

• Knowledge of the new Professional Teaching Standards (A/I)

• Ability to teach in the Primary phase (A/I/R)

• High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I)

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R)

• High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R)

• Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy (A/I/R)

• Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R)

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I)

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Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I)

• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through
team working and mutual support (A/I/R)
• Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I)

• Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities (A/I)

Desirable

• Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I)

• The implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning (A/I)
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I

•

Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

Behaviours:

• Polite

• Punctual

• Reliable

• Flexible

• Passion for learning

• Clear communicator

• Takes initiative

• Self-motivated

• Resilient

• Determined to succeed

• Team player

• Emotionally intelligent

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