Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Banda School

Main Duties:


To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.
To maintain assessment records and report on pupils' progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
To manage your Class Assistant within the classroom.


Expectations:


To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with the Head of Early Years to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the children in your class - giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
To make appropriate educational provision for children with learning difficulties and for those
children with EAL, with support from The Banda's Learning Development Centre.
Where possible, to make sure that the majority of children's work is closely linked to first-hand practical experience in line with the EYFS/DfE guidance.
To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent thinkers.
To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
To maintain a high standard of display, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
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To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that they are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become more responsible for their own learning.
To work closely with colleagues and to provide short and medium term plans and to fully implement the agreed schemes of work.
To assess children's progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents.
To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about children's progress and attainment.
To ensure that the school's aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and discipline are promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice.
To be committed to the school's Continuing Professional Development programme.
To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETs, before, during and after school hours when required.
To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.
To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the school's dress code