Teacher

Duties and responsibilities of the post: Teaching and Learning Lead and manage a class team Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with a range of complex SEN Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEN Plan and deliver effective sequences of lessons and generate medium and long term plans to support this Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to communicate Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' social independence Lead a subject(s) or identified area within the School Improvement Plan and ensure progress is at least Good. Report progress to relevant stakeholders Behaviour and Safety Lead the class team in responding to behaviour policies, protocols and plans and with regards to individual students Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly Manage the class effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures Be responsible for writing and updating personal risk assessment for pupils within the class Work in line with schools attachment best practise model Team Working and Collaboration Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school Recording and Assessment Accurately access pupil progress Set effective and detailed targets for raising achievement among pupils within class group Collect and interpret specialist assessment data Complete quality annotation and/or marking to support accurate assessment Update the SLT on the impact of the curriculum on pupil progress Cross moderate work with subject leads and the other Primary Teachers Have a firm understanding of complex learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils Attend meetings and consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress Standards and Quality Assurance Support the aims and ethos of the school Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance Attend and participate in open evenings and school events Uphold the school's Behaviour management policy Participate in staff training and development Attend team and staff meetings Develop links with Governors, LEAs and neighbouring schools Other Duties and Responsibilities An area of responsibility as designated by the Headteacher e.g. EVC, SCITT, FOBs, ISA etc Other duties that the Headteacher may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform and which fall into fall into school teachers terms and conditions