Classroom Teacher

· Deliver a broad, balanced and appropriately adapted curriculum in assigned subjects and classes.

· Promote pupils' knowledge, skills, confidence, independence and positive attitudes to learning.

· Be accountable for the progress, attainment and wellbeing of pupils taught, working within school policies and professional expectations.

· Create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment with consistently high expectations for behaviour and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching, learning and curriculum

· Plan and teach well-sequenced lessons with clear learning objectives and appropriate challenge.

· Use a range of teaching approaches, resources and technology to meet pupils' needs and build on prior learning.

· Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, communication and wider learning skills through everyday teaching.

· Set appropriate classwork and homework in line with school policy, where applicable.

Assessment and progress

· Assess pupils' understanding and progress through formative and summative approaches.

· Provide timely, constructive feedback and use assessment information to adapt subsequent teaching.

· Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting to parents/carers and school leaders.

· Identify gaps in learning and provide or contribute to appropriate additional support.

Inclusion and pupil support

· Adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as appropriate.

· Work with the SENCO, support staff, families and relevant professionals to implement agreed strategies and provision.

· Promote equal opportunities, positive relationships, pupil voice and access to the curriculum for all learners.

· Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches consistent with the school's ethos and policies.

Classroom culture and behaviour

· Establish clear routines, high expectations and positive relationships with pupils.

· Apply the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently and proportionately.

· Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development and readiness to learn.

Professional and whole-school responsibilities

· Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and leaders to secure continuity of learning.

· Communicate professionally with parents/carers and relevant partners.

· Take part in meetings, training, professional development and school improvement activities as reasonably required.

· Contribute to enrichment and the wider life of the academy within the scope of the role.

· Comply with safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and equality policies; report concerns promptly through the correct channels.