Teacher

Yr5 Class Teacher

Singlegate Primary School · London · Merton

Job description

1. MAIN PURPOSE

to fulfil the duties of a school teacher as set out in the latest copy of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

to fulfil the role of class teacher as outlined below.

2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

to be an effective, inspirational class teacher catering for the range of needs of the children in the class – some of whom may have statements of Special Educational Needs and English as an additional language
to provide for the learning experiences of all children and staff across the school and use the outcomes effectively to improve learning for all
to ensure that the entitlement of all children is met through inclusion in all areas of school life
to take an active role in children’s personal, social, emotional and educational development
to monitor the children’s progress through rigorous tracking procedures that evaluate progress and achievement
to ensure positive behaviour management strategies support all children’s social, emotional aspects of learning
to provide feedback to staff, children and their families in relationship to progress, achievement, attitudes and behaviour

3. CURRICULUM, PLANNING AND REPORTING

to teach within the framework of present and future school policies, paying particular attention to the policies for Equality, Safeguarding of Children, Special Educational Needs and Behaviour For Learning.

to follow all Assessment For and Of Learning procedures in line with school policies and guidelines

to plan and prepare both long and short term work for the needs of each individual

to monitor the children’s progress through rigorous assessment for learning and tracking procedures that evidence and evaluate progress and achievement

to communicate and consult with families of children following the school’s procedures.

GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORT

Working in whole class sessions

to minimise distractions to the whole class by dealing with individual behaviours appropriately in line with personalised behaviour plans

repeating or rephrasing questions

providing additional or alternative explanations

observing and noting contributions

to maintain confidentiality at all times

Group or independent work

to support key children as a part of a small group, giving commentary and questioning their learning

to develop all children’s independent skills

to develop knowledge and understanding of the school’s policy for supporting children with Special Educational Needs

to be able to explain the purpose of activities to children providing a context for learning
to agree with the Inclusion Leader, strategies for supporting individuals
to help children to access the curriculum and support the development of targeted language
to deal with the challenges of children with Special Educational Needs in a way that maintains confidence and self-esteem

4. SCHOOL ETHOS

will be committed to working as part of a collaborative Federation of three schools with the Chief Executive Headteacher, Head of School, Governors and Staff

to foster in the children a sense of responsibility and caring towards the facilities of the school and its environment

to establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, children and families

to plan and develop a classroom environment which will be stimulating and conducive to a range of activities, which promote a variety of learning styles.

5. STAFF DEVELOPMENT

to be part of the Performance Management process

to attend appropriate courses, disseminating information, keeping staff updated of developments.

engage in any other duties required by the class teacher, Head of School, or the Chief Executive Headteacher, which is in the scope of the post

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About this school

Singlegate Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Outstanding

Pupils: 648
Avg teacher salary: £56,619
Pupil:teacher ratio: 28.2:1

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

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