Year 4 Class Teacher (Lower Key Stage 2) at Banda School

Main Duties:

•  To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all pupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.
•  To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the School
•  To maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
•  When required, to manage a Teaching Assistant within the classroom.

Expectations:

•  To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with Heads of Department and the Headmaster, to ensure that the pupils experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
•  To follow and implement school policies and procedures.
•  To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the pupils in your class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
•  To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies. 
•  To make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Development Centre.
•  To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
•  To provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils.
•  To maintain a high standard of display and a stimulating environment, in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
•  To play an active role in the general life of the School.
•  To work closely with colleagues and to provide long and medium term plans.
•  To assess pupils’ progress, maintain records and provide regular written reports to parents.
•  To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about pupils’ progress and attainment in a positive, professional and polite manner.
•  To ensure that the School’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and behaviour are promoted in everyday 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 assist, where necessary, in extra-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events and activities.
•  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 with school policies. 
•  To liaise with colleagues from Key Stage 1 and 2, the Upper School and the Learning Development Centre.
•  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 for staff.

The Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher needs to:

•  Be a fully qualified teacher with Key Stage 2 training and experience (QTS or have a valid TSC Certificate).
•  Have experience of working in British curriculum schools.
•  Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families.
•  Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
•  Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
•  Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
•  Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be
• fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school.
•  Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately.
•  Be a good communicator with adults and children.
•  Show good organisational skills.
•  Show a competent level of written English.
•  Be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using interactive screens and iPads is an advantage.
•  Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate or International Certificate of Child Protection (ICPC).
•  Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
•  Keep up to date with educational developments in UK.
•  Be a motivator.