Job Description Template For A Class Teacher
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This is a template document for a class teacher. The duties and responsibilities below are typical for
Primary School Teachers. The documents should be amended according to the specific requirements of
each school. Please refer to the ‘Writing Job Descriptions and Person Specifications – Advice Notes for
Headteachers.’
(Delete this statement from your completed Job Description)
School:
Location:
Job title: Class teacher
Salary range: TPS
(Primary, Infants, Junior).
The responsibilities of the post are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the most up to
date edition of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and within the range of teachers’
duties set out in that document.
Job Purpose
To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class.
To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare
of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.
To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.
Main duties and responsibilities
To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is
conducive to children’s learning.
To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and
balance in all subjects.
To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and
high expectations.
To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning
needs, reflecting all abilities.
To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of
children’s progress.
To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
To participate in staff meetings as required.
Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation
and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources,
methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education –
academic, social and emotional.
To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg. Educational Psychologist.
To continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.
To meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the
children concerned.
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