Teacher of Early Years at Banda School

Job Summary

The post holder will report to the Head of Early Years and will be accountable to the Headmistress

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for allchildren 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 andcarers, in accordance with school policy.
• To manage your Class Assistant within the classroom.

Accountabilities:

• To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with Heads of Department 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 yourclass – 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 forthose children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Support Department.
• Where possible, to make sure that the majority of children’s work is closely linked to firsthand practical experience in line with the EYFS/DfE guidance.
• To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and becomeindependent thinkers.
• To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standardsof organisation and discipline.
• To maintain a high standard of display, both in the classroom and in other areas of theschool.
• To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that theyare properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become moreresponsible for their own learning.
• To work closely with colleagues and to provide short and medium term plans and to fullyimplement 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 andattainment.
• To ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equalopportunities and discipline are promoted in every day classroom organisation andpractice.
• To be committed to the school’s continuing professional development programme.
• To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETS, before, duringand after school hours when required.
• To assist, where necessary, in extra-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events andactivities.
• To take reasonable care of school equipment, both on and off school premises.
• To organise and take pupils on field trips in a safe and secure manner, in accordance withschool policies.
• To liaise with colleagues from Key Stage 1, the Upper School and Learning SupportDepartment.
• To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.
• To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct forstaff.