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Class Teacher

Watchlytes Primary School · Welwyn Garden City · Hertfordshire

Job description

Teaching and Learning
  • Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in line with the curriculum.

  • Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress and achievement.

  • Adapt teaching methods to meet different learning needs and abilities.

  • Set clear learning objectives and maintain high expectations for all pupils.

  • Use a variety of teaching resources and classroom technologies effectively.

Classroom Management
  • Create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

  • Maintain discipline and manage pupil behaviour according to school policies.

  • Establish classroom routines and promote respectful behaviour.

  • Ensure pupils’ welfare, safety and safeguarding at all times.

Student Support and Development
  • Monitor pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

  • Identify learning difficulties or special educational needs and provide support.

  • Encourage student confidence, independence and participation.

  • Provide guidance and pastoral care to pupils.

Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicate regularly with parents/carers about pupil progress and behaviour.

  • Attend staff meetings, parent evenings and school events.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and school leadership.

  • Liaise with external professionals when necessary.

Assessment and Administration
  • Maintain accurate attendance assessment and behaviour records.

  • Prepare reports and other required school documentation.

  • Participate in curriculum planning and school improvement activities.

Professional Responsibilities
  • Follow school policies, procedures and safeguarding regulations.

  • Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

  • Stay updated with educational practices and curriculum changes


    Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

    • Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

      • Satisfactory references

      • Barred list check (regulated activity roles)

      • Section 128 check (for applicable roles)

      • Overseas criminal records check (where required)

      • Identity check

      • Right to work in the UK

      • Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

      • Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

      The post holder shall ensure that the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Trust’s policies and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation.

About this school

Watchlytes Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Inadequate
Pupils
158
Avg teacher salary
£54,900
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.4:1
Academy trust
IVY LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ