KS2 Classroom Teacher

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning
● Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire and challenge pupils of all abilities.
● Teach pupils in line with their educational needs, setting high expectations and clear learning goals.
● Set, assess and provide feedback on classwork, homework and independent tasks to support progress.
● Assess, record and report on the development, attainment and progress of pupils, using this information to inform future planning.

Pupil Support and Wellbeing
● Promote the overall progress, welfare and personal development of all pupils in your care.
● Provide guidance and advice to pupils on both academic and social matters, including supporting their next steps in education.
● Contribute to pupils’ personal and social development by maintaining accurate records and reports.
● Foster strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
● Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to support pupil needs as required.

Assessment and Reporting
● Contribute to both oral and written reports, references and assessments relating to individuals and groups of pupils.
● Use assessment information effectively to track progress and identify next steps for teaching and learning.

Curriculum Development and Educational Methods
● Contribute to the design, review and development of curriculum plans, teaching materials and schemes of work.
● Collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders to refine teaching methods and approaches, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
● Support the school’s pastoral provision and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

Meetings and Collaboration
● Actively participate in staff meetings and professional discussions relating to curriculum, organisation and pastoral matters.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and wider trust to share best practice and contribute to a positive team culture

Professional Development and Appraisal
● Engage fully in the school’s appraisal process, setting professional targets and reflecting on progress.
● Contribute to the appraisal and development of support staff where appropriate.

Subject Leadership
● Monitor pupil progress and the quality of teaching in your subject area, feeding back strengths and areas for development.
● Report to senior leaders and governors on standards and progress within the subject.
● Develop and review the subject curriculum in line with the school improvement plan.
● Support colleagues by sharing expertise, leading training and providing resources.
● Attend local authority or trust subject leader meetings, disseminating key information to staff.
● Maintain a subject resource audit and ensure effective deployment of materials

Other Responsibilities
● Take ownership of personal professional development, engaging with training and keeping up to date with current educational research, policy and best practice.
● Contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in enrichment activities, clubs and events.

Safeguarding
● Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
● Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
● Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and you may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.