EYFS teacher

Job Summary

The purpose of the role of Class Teacher is to share the responsibility for planning, teaching and assessments of the subjects assigned that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

Main Responsibilities:

The class teacher will plan the teaching to achieve progression of learning through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught through:

    Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
    Setting clear targets, building on prior progress and attainment
    Identifying SEN/EAL pupils
    Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
    Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
    Maintaining high standards of work and homework
    Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information and present information
    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
    Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
    Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively
    Involved in developing, implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required
    Ensures that the children’s work is marked, displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly
    Consistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline, dress code and to ensure the happiness, safety and well-being of all pupils and community
    Maintains, with the rest of the staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom, acting in a way that is honest, justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils
    Maintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to, and awareness of, cultural sensitivities
    Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement

Monitoring, Assessing, Recording and Reporting

    Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain high standards and ensure student progression
    Evaluates own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
    Participates in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participates in observations by peers
    Submits books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SMT
    Marks and monitors pupils’ work and regularly set targets for progress
    Assesses and records pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitors strengths and weaknesses
    Plans and recognises the level at which the pupil is achieving
    Undertakes assessment of students as requested through departmental and school procedures
    Prepares and presents informative reports to parents
    Regularly assesses the pupils’ work by means of formal and informal termly, half termly assessment and end of units as directed by SLT
    Communicates with the school SENCO and Head of Key Stage regarding any pupil whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern
    Keeps records and ensures that they are available for sharing with colleagues and / or inspection by members of the SLT, ISP and ADEK Inspection team
    Assists with the resourcing of the subjects taught, as directed by the Head of Key Stage/department

Curriculum Development

    Within a team, develops plans that identify clear targets and success criteria for the development and maintenance of the school’s curriculum
    Contributes to the whole school’s planning activities

Directed Time

    Ensures attendance in school between stipulated hours and to attend all meetings/functions deemed to be directed time, including two extracurricular activities and one planning session every week

Punctuality

    Set high standards with regard to punctuality and to encourage the same from the pupils and colleagues
    Enters student attendance in the system and notifies the Parent Relations Executive if there are any absences or late comers

Health and Safety

    Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Reach British School’s property and equipment.
    Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Reach students.

    Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
    Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
    Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
    Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school


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.

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.