Job Description

• organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment;
• planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class; 
• motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation;
• maintaining discipline;
• teaching all areas of the primary curriculum;
• taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils;
• preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development;
• coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area;
• working with others to plan and coordinate work;
• working with parents to maximise their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school;
• meeting with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.
• meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development;
• providing feedback to parents and carers on a pupil’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings;
• keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum;
• organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening;
• liaising with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly in smaller schools;