Lower School Class Teacher (Years 1-4) at Banda School

Job Description

Main Duties:

To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all pupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.
To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the school.
To maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
When required, to manage a Class/Teaching Assistant within the classroom.

Expectations:

To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with Heads of Department and the Headmaster, to ensure that the pupils experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
To follow and implement school policies and procedures.
To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the pupils in your class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies.
To make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Development Centre.

The Lower School Class Teacher needs to:

Be a fully qualified teacher with Key Stage 1 or Lower Key Stage 2 training and experience (QTS or have a valid TSC Certificate).
Have experience of working in British Curriculum schools.
Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families.
Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
Be proactive as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school.
Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately.
Be a good communicator with adults and children.
Show good organisational skills.