Primary Class Teacher (Cover position)

Contract type: Two-year full time subject to annual renewal
Responsible to: Deputy Head (Pastoral / Academic) and Head of Primary
Qualifications: Degree and PGCE or B.Ed, QTS or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching or other relevant educational experience

KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE:

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from DfE Keeping Children

Safe in Education (2023) in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as
this applies to the teacher's role within the school.

• To ensure that the designated member of staff for child protection is made aware and kept fully

TEACHING DUTIES
A- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

C- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

• demonstrate a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain

to overcome these demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational

needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and
be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.

F- Make accurate and productive use of assessment

• demonstrate effective use of assessment to monitor student progress
• use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to

respond to the feedback.

G- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment have high expectations, clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility

for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in
accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

values.

Primary Class Teacher person specification Essential Desirable Demonstrated
through

Qualifications

Educated to degree level ✓ Application form
UK recognised teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. B.Ed, ✓
PGCE
UK qualified teacher status or equivalent ✓
Experience

3 years teaching experience ✓ Application form
Professional Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge of National Curriculum for England or National ✓ Application form
Curriculum of home country & Interview

A sound knowledge and understanding of Development ✓ Application form
Matters and the Early Learning Goals, where appropriate & Interview

Understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies ✓ Interview

Understanding the relationship between planning, ✓ Interview
assessment, monitoring and target setting to maintain high
levels of achievement and behaviour for all children
Professional Skills

Able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance ✓ Interview
learning and teaching
Able to effectively deploy support staff in the classroom ✓ Interview
Able to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues ✓ Interview
Good communication skills both orally and in writing ✓ Application letter

& interview

Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ✓ Interview
ability to encourage others to follow suit
Personal Attributes

Commitment to excellence ✓ Application letter
& interview

Ability to enthuse and motivate others ✓ Interview
Commitment to professional development ✓ Application form
Ability to cope with frustration ✓ Interview
Proactive ✓ Interview
Ability to embrace change ✓ Interview