Job Description & Person Specification. Teachers & Team Leaders

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1 New Road Chingford London E4 8ET T F E school@larkswoodprimary.waltham.sch.uk Job Description & Person Specification Teachers & Team Leaders Class Teacher Job Description Page 2 Class Teacher Person Specification Page 4 Team Leader Job Description Page 5 Team Leader Person Specification Page 7

2 New Road Chingford London E4 8ET T F E school@larkswoodprimary.waltham.sch.uk JOB DESCRIPTION POST: SCHOOL: PAY RANGE: ACCOUNTABLE TO: Class Teacher Larkswood Primary School Main-Pay scale The Headteacher and Governing Body. JOB PURPOSE To ensure high quality education for all pupils in a designated class To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Headteacher. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS Planning, Teaching and Class Management Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through: identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed setting tasks which challenge all pupils and ensure high levels of interest setting appropriate and demanding expectations setting individual pupils clear targets regularly that build on prior attainment identifying SEN or very able pupils identifying termly any pupils who are vulnerable and communicating them through the school system providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge carry out and make use of termly assessments to ensure coverage of programmes of study ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time maintaining discipline in accordance with the school s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework Use a variety of teaching methods to: match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught taking account of pupils' needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively using a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress assess and record pupils' progress systematically using the school system and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures 2

3 prepare and present informative reports and to parents both verbally and in written form Curriculum Development Have lead responsibility for a foundation subject or aspect of the school's work (when required) and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance participate in the Innovate Programme through joining working groups contribute to the whole school's planning activities Working Relationships achieve constructive working relationships with all staff. direct, organise and manage the work of support staff within the classroom ensuring their effective and efficient deployment liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure the successful transition of pupils through the school. build and maintain co-operative relationships with parents and carers. Other Professional Requirements evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness Take responsibility for one s own professional development including knowledge of school policies and procedures. Keep up-to-date with current educational thinking and practice, both by study and by attendance at courses, workshops and meetings. Contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the school as a whole. Undertake break time and before school duties as directed to ensure the smooth running of the school. Participate in performance management through the setting of personal targets and monitoring of performance as set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions. Keep up to date and further your knowledge of Education through personal research, reading, observation and coaching opportunities. Take on any additional responsibilities which might, from time to time, be determined Carry out the duties above and conduct yourself in a professional way. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This post is subject to the current conditions of employment for Class Teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and Class Teachers and other current legislation. This job description should be read in conjunction with 'Clarification notes on the exercise of professional duties for all teachers, other than head teachers' contained at Appendix A This job description should be read in conjunction with 'Clarification notes on the exercise of professional duties for all teachers, other than head teachers' contained within Parts XI and XII of the School Teachers Pay & Conditions Document. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR CLASS TEACHER This Person Specification provides a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job and will be used in the short-listing and selection process. Essential Desirable Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience Knowledge and Skills Personal Qualities At least one years Experience of teaching at Primary Level and/or Foundation Stage pupils (teaching practice included). Thorough knowledge of the curriculum across the primary key stages. Ability to challenge and support all pupils to do their best. providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities for all pupils. An understanding of the principles of good classroom management and planning. Confident in using ICT for a range of purposes. Have high expectations for all pupils Enthusiasm, commitment and energy. Good organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work positively and sensitively with pupils and parents. Ability to accept responsibility for planning and sustaining own professional development. Willingness to contribute to whole school initiatives, and support school improvement programmes Ability to work constructively as part of a team. Flexible, solution focused team player Experience of Teaching a wide age range of pupils within EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting. Experience of planning and managing the work of teaching assistants. Sound basic knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and strategies for identifying SEN or very able pupils identifying termly any pupils who are vulnerable and communicating them through the school system Interest and/or expertise in a curriculum area. Ambition. Ability to motivate others. 4

5 New Road Chingford London E4 8ET T F E school@larkswoodprimary.waltham.sch.uk JOB DESCRIPTION POST: SCHOOL: PAY RANGE: ACCOUNTABLE TO: Team Leader Larkswood Primary School Main-Pay scale + TLR 2b The Headteacher and Governing Body. JOB PURPOSE To ensure high quality education for all pupils in a designated year group To Ensure consistency in teaching and learning and progression for all pupils and staff within the designated year group To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Headteacher. RESPONSIBILITIES The Team Leader will have a key role within the school to promote outstanding teaching and learning across their year group. This post is a middle management position within the school staffing structure. The post holder will have day to day responsibility for the teachers and teaching assistants within their year groups of responsibility. The focus of the work is teaching and learning and exercise of professional skills and judgment. Line Management Responsibility Ensure that performance management arrangements are effectively discharged for all teaching assistants. Monitor the effectiveness and impact of performance management arrangements for teaching assistants within the year groups. Provide quality assurance monitoring and intervention as agreed over a school year. Identify staff development needs and coordinate these with the phase leader responsible for continuing professional development. To undertake return to work meetings for all teaching assistants in the year groups. To monitor classroom organisation and the learning environment. Accountability for leading, managing and developing a subject and an aspect across the school. Define and agree appropriate improvement targets. Evaluate the impact of all improvement activities on the quality of teaching and learning. Provide your direct line manager with the relevant subject pupil performance information. Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of practice in the subject annually, suggesting areas and issues. Build effective links with the local community, including business and industry, in order to develop the subject or aspect. Use financial and resource management innovatively and effectively. Impact on educational progress beyond assigned pupils Identify appropriate attainment and or achievement targets. Monitor pupil standards and achievement against annual targets. Monitor planning, curriculum coverage and learning outcomes. Monitor standards of pupil behaviour and application. Plan and implement strategies where improvement needs are identified. Ensure that relevant attainment/achievement targets are met or exceeded. Support teachers in planning appropriate strategies to achieve pupil progress target levels and objectives. Monitor the objectives and targets for specific groups of children e.g. SEN/EAL and promote the importance of raising their achievement/attainment. 5

6 Encourage pupils motivation and enthusiasm in the subject, developing positive responses and high expectations. Identify quantifiable and challenging pupil progress objectives with teachers within their performance management objectives. Leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others Maintain personal expertise and share this with other teachers. Act as a role model of good classroom practice for other teachers, modelling effective strategies with them. Plan and implement strategies to improve teaching where needs are identified. Monitor and evaluate the planning of other teachers, providing constructive and developmental feedback on a regular basis. Ensure that teachers are aware of the needs of inclusion of all pupils and groups and make provision for it in their planning. Ensure that feedback from lesson observation, work scrutiny and analysis of assessment data is appropriately reflected in teachers planning. Ensure teachers are clear about the teaching of objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject and communicate this to pupils. Observe colleagues teaching and provide effective feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching strategies to bring about further improvement. Act as a performance management team leader for identified teachers. Monitor the deployment of teachers, support staff and other adults to ensure their effective contribution to pupils learning. Actions: 1. To audit current teaching, lesson planning and schemes of work to ensure best practice. 2. To complete regular book scrutiny to ensure the marking and presentation policies are implemented to a high standard and accelerating pupil progress. 3. To analyse test results, (as appropriate) to identify areas of strength and weakness, informing school performance review and development, and suggest further action to support school improvement. 4. To support the school in fully exploiting systems for assessing and tracking pupil performance, using all data (e.g. from SATs, NFER, etc) to inform teaching, to identify target pupils and to initiate appropriate interventions for these pupils. 5. To provide additional training, including INSET and staff meetings, for teachers, developing strategies and techniques for further improving standards, in response to analysis of test results and scrutiny of teaching and learning. 6. To assist colleagues develop their skills and confidences in teaching through modeling lessons and implementing a range of teaching and learning strategies. 7. To evaluate the impact of any teaching interventions within the school on raising standards of attainment. 8. Have an overview of the curriculum area of responsibility and prioritise initiatives to raise standards of attainment including the completion of a yearly action plan and review of curriculum policy. 9. To provide support to teachers in setting individual or group targets as appropriate 10. To work in close collaboration with consultants as required and respond to government initiatives as they arise. 11. In consultation with the Inclusion Manager, provide training for support staff in strategies for improving the learning of all pupils. 12. To promote community cohesion by researching and utilising opportunities to develop parental, community and business links which will raise attainment. This may involve writing bids and attendance at relevant support group meetings. 13. To identify good practice nationwide which has made significant impact on raising standards, and to pilot these strategies where appropriate. 14. To disseminate successes and areas for improvement to interested parties including senior management, staff, parents and governors. 15. Any other reasonable duties. 6

7 PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR TEAM LEADER ATTRIBUTES Qualifications and Training Experience and Skills Essential Qualified Teacher status Evidence of recent professional development in area of responsibility Current experience of Literacy work in primary schools A working knowledge of strategies and techniques for raising standards A thorough working knowledge of the curriculum area and National Curriculum requirements REQUIREMENT Desirable 1 st Degree and/or relevant qualifications Experience of working in both KS1 and KS2 Experience of allocating and managing a budget Professional Development Active involvement in recent and relevant INSET/training Training in different teaching and learning strategies Planning Knowledge and experience of school development planning Data analysis Ability to analyse, interpret and act on test data Strategic management skills Experience of target setting Improving teaching And learning Working with People Resource Management Knowledge and experience of a range of teaching and learning styles and strategies Strong interpersonal skills: ability to lead, negotiate, build rapport, motivate and challenge with the ability to give feedback in a sensitive manner Able to establish credibility with all staff Proven ability to maximise human and other resources Experience of organising/delivering teacher training Experience of observing and evaluating the quality of teaching. Experience of organising/ delivering teacher training Experience of working with other agencies or organisations Knowledge of education Key skills, qualities And attributes Vision of education in a wider context Experience of wider reading and educational issues High expectations and a commitment to raising standards of attainment, including for children from socially disadvantaged areas Commitment to equal opportunities and equal value for students and colleagues Resilient, cheerful under pressure Innovative self starter Good organisational skills Adaptability to changing circumstances and ideas Able to set high standards in actions Able to work independently 7

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