JOB DESCRIPTION: KS1 Teacher 

Responsibilities

Subject to the policies and procedure of the school, the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall workload related to the following categories:

a) Teaching a class and planning all necessary work accordingly

b) Developing the school curriculum

c) Assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils

d) Preparing pupils for assessment

e) Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

f) Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils

g) Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals

h) Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development

i) Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review

j) Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

KEY DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Curriculum

It is expected that, within the school's framework for the delivery of the curriculum, all teachers will undertake, individually, and collaboratively as appropriate, duties allocated from the following list:

• Teach assigned classes

• Plan coherent and progressive teaching programmes that match pupils’ needs and abilities

• Develop teaching and assessment materials

• Use the results of assessment to evaluate and improve teaching, and the learning and attainment of pupils

• Set and maintain targets and the pace of work for all pupils

• Prepare pupils for internal and external assessments

• Assist with the administration of internal and external assessments

• Record, monitor and report on pupil progress

• Meet with parents/carers to report on pupil progress and on-going educational needs

• Contribute to the effective running of stage/curricular area/subject/department

• Contribute to development planning, evaluation and quality improvement processes

Care and Welfare

It is expected that, within school's framework for the care and welfare of pupils, all teachers will undertake, as appropriate, duties allocated from the following list:

• Maintain classroom discipline and promote positive behaviour

• Promote and safeguard the health welfare and safety of pupils

• Provide advice for pupils as appropriate

• Monitor and take appropriate action in relation to routine aspects of the attendance, behaviour and progress of these pupils

• Contribute to the planning and transfer of pupils across transitional stages

• Communicate with parents/carers, as appropriate

Professional Development

It is expected that, within the school's development framework, all teachers will undertake professional learning and development, as agreed with their designated line manager:

• Participate in the annual Professional Review and Development process

• Undertake appropriate, and agreed, continuing professional development.

Allocation of Duties

Teachers are accountable, through appropriate line managers, to the Head Teacher and, in turn, through him/her to the Governing Body.

Following a process of consultation, each teacher’s line manager will determine the particular duties that they will carry out, and which may vary, as required.

Person Specification:  KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE CRITERIA WILL BE VERIFIED BY:-    APPLICATION FORM            INTERVIEW           REFERENCE(S)

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

 

 

 

 

-      Educational/vocational/ occupational qualifications and/or training

 

·       Five grade A-C GCSE

·       A levels

·       Degree

·       NQT status

·       An enhanced DBS certificate

·       Level 1 Safeguarding.

·       Further professional qualifications: certificate or diploma in education

·       Postgraduate qualification

·       First Aid

·       Positive Handling Training

 

-      Work or other relevant experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·       Relevant experience working in KS1 

·       Experience of dealing with parents and the wider community Experience of assessment for learning and summative assessment reporting 

·       Experience of working with children who exhibit some special educational needs not necessarily on a one to one basis.

·       Phonics competence (Letters and Sounds) KS1

·       A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum

·       Contributing to Special Needs reviews

·       Additional experience in leading groups of children in educational visit scenarios.

·       Knowledge and understanding of Letters and Sounds phonics programme. 

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

 

 

 

 

-      Skills, abilities, knowledge and competencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·       Ability to work with computing resources 

·       Have a good understanding of the principles of the Key Stage 1 curriculum 

·       Be imaginative and know how to encourage learning

·       Demonstrate enthusiasm and self-motivation

·       Be willing to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative

·       Have practical knowledge of child development

·       Be able to communicate effectively with children

·       Have the ability to set high expectations,  firm and clear boundaries using positive behavioural  management strategies

·       Ability to contribute to a team

·       Ability to interrogate data and plan for action 

·       Experience of collaborating with a range of teacher and wider professionals e.g. Speech Therapy and Health Visitors 

·       Good written and spoken communication skills 

·       A good understanding of the characteristics of good teaching.

• Ability to reflect upon one’s practice, to evaluate performance (both strengths and areas for development) and to seek further professional development.
• A good understanding of work-life balance and how to achieve this.

 

-      General competencies

·       Demonstrates ability to liaise in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organisation and externally. Competent at working with colleagues in a 
co-operative way 

·       Flexible and motivational person 

·       Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. 

·       Self- motivated, creative and confident.

·       Resilient, cheerful and positive. 

·       A caring and supportive attitude towards all children and a commitment towards meeting the needs of children of all abilities.

·       Commitment to equal opportunities and equal value for children and colleagues

·        Commitment to the protection, safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

·       An ability to communicate effectively with parents and other members of staff.

• Willingness to learn, share experiences and influence the work of others.
• Ability to demonstrate a clearly identified personal educational philosophy.
• A clear vision of own immediate professional development needs.
• Able to embrace change and work alongside others to manage the change process