KS1 / KS2 Classroom Teacher Job Description

Job Details 

Salary: Main / Upper 

Contract type: Full-time / Permanent 

Reporting to: Headteacher 

 

This job description should be read in conjunction with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and the provisions of that document will apply to the post holder. 

The performance of all the duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher; and the Headteacher, or other Senior Manager if appropriate, will be mindful of his/her duty to ensure that the employee has a reasonable workload and sufficient support to carry out the duties of the post. 

This job description will be reviewed at least annually, and any changes will be subject to consultation. The school’s Grievance Procedure will be used to resolve any dispute arising out of the job description. Other relevant policies may be the County Council’s Stress at Work Policy and the Dignity at Work Policy. 

Main Purpose 

The Class Teacher will:  

• Provide high quality teaching and learning that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally, in line with the school’s vision, values and policies.  

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a class teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.  

• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Teaching and learning 

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, well-structured, effective lessons in line with the National Curriculum and the school’s schemes of work  

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge  

Use a range of teaching strategies and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils  

Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress accurately and effectively  

Provide constructive feedback that supports pupils’ learning and development  

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, ensuring excellent progress and attainment  

To provide verbal and written reports as necessary to parents and other agencies.  

Effectively direct support staff assigned to them to work with children  

To organise, supervise, and in so far as practicable to teach, any children whose teacher is absent 

 

Classroom Environment and Behaviour  

Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment  

Promote positive behaviour and relationships in line with the school behaviour policy  

Establish clear routines and expectations that support learning  

To maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and to contribute to displays across the whole school  

 

Pastoral Care  

Take responsibility for the pastoral welfare and safeguarding of pupils  

Build positive relationships with pupils to support wellbeing and personal development  

Work effectively with parents/carers, external agencies and support staff  

 

Personal and professional responsibilities  

Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality  

Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and school improvement  

To help ensure that subject-matter and learning resources reflect County and school policies on race and gender equality and that the implications of these policies are borne in mind in relation to all tasks and duties listed above 

 

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school  

Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities  

Participate fully in staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities  

Reflect on own practice and engage in continuous professional development  

Contribute positively to the wider life of the school  

 

Safeguarding and Welfare  

Always safeguard and promote the welfare of children  

Follow school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety and equal opportunities 

 

Health and Safety 

You have a responsibility under Health & Safety legislation to ensure that you; 

Take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others  

Co-operate on all issues involving health & safety 

Use work items provided for you correctly, in accordance with training and instruction given 

Do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety, or welfare 

Report any health & safety concerns to your manager as soon as practicable 

Complete risk assessments where appropriate and share with the staff involved and have it signed off by the Headteacher or School Business Manager 

 

Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.