Hermitage Primary School

Job Description Classteacher

Responsible to: The Headteacher

To provide and facilitate learning that enables individuals and groups of pupils to achieve high standards and make good progress; to share and support the Job Purpose corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils in the school.

1. Prepare and teach lessons of a high standard to the pupils assigned to him/her:  following the school’s rubric for teaching and learning and the designated programmes of study (informed by the International Primary Curriculum – IPC);  carry out the necessary assessments;  monitor pupils in accordance with agreed school policies, and;  adhere to the school teachers pay and conditions – STPCD 2011.

2. Maintain discipline in accordance with school policies and demonstrate good practice in the classes taught.

Main Duties 3. Contribute to the corporate tasks of development, record keeping, monitoring, evaluation of lessons; and maintenance of materials and resources.

4. Contribute to the effective implementation of agreed school’s policies.

5. Work closely with and consult those who are involved in the child’s education and learning to ensure good continuity and progression for academic and social development.

6. Engage in continuous professional development in relevant areas.

 Emotional Self-awareness  Empathy  Accurate Self-assessment  Organisational Awareness  Self-confidence  Service Orientation Personal Qualities  Emotional Self-Control  Inspirational Leadership  Transparency  Change Catalyst  Adaptability  Conflict Management  Initiative and optimism  Teamwork and collaboration

 Principles and practices of effective teaching and learning  Preparation of schemes of work and lessons Knowledge  Knowledge and understanding of areas of learning & subject area(s) and Skills  Principles and practices of monitoring, assessment and evaluation  The application of information and communications technology (ICT) to learning and teaching across the curriculum.

1 Bigland Green Primary School, JD for Classteacher, May 2012 Person specifications Selection Criteria for Classteacher

Essential selection criteria Desired selection Assessment criteria method  Application form  Recognised teaching Education and  QTS status with a good degree with a 1st Class  Interview qualification outcome. Hons.  Documentation

 Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and the National Curriculum for the primary age group.

Knowledge  An understanding of what  Knowledge and  Application form and constitutes ‘good’ and understanding of good  Interview understanding ‘outstanding’ learning in the classroom. parental involvement.

 An understanding of the conditions of employment of School Teachers in England and Wales.

 Experience of providing good to outstanding learning.

 Successful TP (teaching  Experience as an  Application form practice) or teaching outstanding classroom  Interview Experience experience in a school setting. practitioner/teacher for  Classroom the applied age group.  Experience of inner-city observation teaching and meeting the needs of children of all abilities.

 Able to motivate children and set high standards.

 Have high expectations and a  Classroom Skills and commitment to inspiring observation pupils through creativity. abilities  Application form  Interview  Ability to work as part of a strong, friendly team and contribute to team dynamics.

 Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Work  Application form circumstances  Have a vision for future own  Interview professional development.

2 Bigland Green Primary School, JD for Classteacher, May 2012 The Emotional Intelligence Competencies @ Bigland Green School

SELF-AWARENESS SOCIAL AWARENESS Emotional Self-Awareness: Empathy: Recognising how our emotions affect our Sensing others’ feelings and perspectives, and taking performance. an active interest in their concerns. Aware of own feelings and triggers Listens Understands implications of own emotions Reads non-verbal clues Has emotional insight Open to diversity and sees others’ perspectives

Accurate Self-Assessment: Organisational Awareness: Knowing one’s own inner resources, abilities and Reading a group’s emotional currents and power limits. relationships Aware of own strengths and limits, open to feedback Understands informal structure, climate and culture Has a sense of humour about oneself Understands organisational politics and underlying Solicits honest critiques issues

Self-Confidence: Service Orientation: A strong sense of one’s self-worth and capabilities. Anticipating, recognising and meeting clients’ needs. Is confident in job capability and has belief in oneself Makes self available and monitors satisfaction Is self assured and has presence Takes personal responsibility and matches needs

SELF-MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Emotional Self-Control: Developing Others: Keeping disruptive emotions and impulses in check. Sensing others’ development needs and bolstering their abilities. Shows restraint and has patience Recognises strengths and is able to provide support Responds calmly Gives constructive feedback Stays composed and positive Acts as a mentor

Transparency: Inspirational Leadership: Maintaining integrity, acting congruently with ones Inspiring and guiding individuals and groups. values. Keeps promises and brings up ethical concerns Leads by example Publicly admits to mistakes Stimulates enthusiasm and inspires others Acts on values Communicates a compelling vision

Adaptability: Change Catalyst: Flexibility in handling change. Initiating or managing change. Open to new ideas and adapts to situations Defines general need for change Handles unexpected demands and changes Acts to support change and personally leads change

Achievement Orientation: Influence: Striving to improve or meeting a standard of Having impact on others. excellence. Improves performance by setting challenging goals Engages audience, anticipates impact of actions or Anticipates obstacles and takes calculated risks words Uses indirect influence and Develops support

Initiative: Conflict Management: Readiness to act on opportunities. Negotiating and resolving conflict. Addresses current opportunities/seeks information Airs disagreements but maintains objectivity Makes extra efforts and initiates action for the future Addresses conflict and orchestrates win-win solutions

Optimism: Teamwork & Collaboration: Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and Working with others towards a shared goal. Creating setbacks. group synergy in pursuing collective goals. Has positive expectations and is optimistic Co-operates and solicits input Is resilient and learns from setbacks Encourages others and builds bonds

3 Bigland Green Primary School, JD for Classteacher, May 2012