Primary School Teacher (Reception)

The Early Years Foundation Stage is an integral part of our Primary School. Pupils are encouraged to be ambitious for themselves and, as such, make excellent progress.

 We seek to appoint a visionary individual who will bring a creative element to the role and will embrace the forward thinking and innovative environment that we are creating. You will join an exceptional group of staff whose commitment and care for the pupils of Fulneck School a happy and thriving school to be part of.

 Specific Responsibilities

 Take specific responsibility for day to day management of planning, teaching and learning within the Reception Class.

Be an excellent classroom practitioner; working in accordance with the school’s policies, under the direction of the Head EYFS and Head of Primary School.   

Have a positive impact on educational progress

Secure progress of every child including those with SEND and more able pupils

Subject leadership across the whole of Primary School

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks:

A) Planning, Teaching and Class Management

Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

Planning and resourcing continuous provision and adult focused activities to support learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Taking account of pupils' needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy

Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, work collaboratively, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively

Using a variety of teaching strategies, which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and talk as a vehicle for learning

Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment for every pupil in the class

Use and develop assessment processes/ systems to ensure they are fit for purpose

Keep records and reports on personal and social needs of pupils

Communicate and consult with parents evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;

Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

Maintain resources in the classroom/outside learning environment ensuring they are kept up to date, accessible and support learning.

B) Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

Monitor pupils' work and set next step targets for progress

Assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving

Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures

 Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Collect and maintain an evidence file to support judgements about pupils’ learning

Measure the impact of intervention strategies on individual children’s progress.

C) Curriculum Development

Contribute to the whole school’s planning activities

Contribute to key areas of school development in line with the School Improvement Plan

 D) Other Professional Requirements

 Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities

Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school

Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching

Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct

Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to develop as learners and meet high expectations

Contribute positively and effectively to keeping children safe in education by following the school’s safeguarding procedures and policy

Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department and students

Take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation, extra-curricular and pastoral functions of the school

Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings and events with partner schools

Organise and run transition sessions for prospective new entrants into the school

Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school

Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices

Liaise effectively with parents and governors

Support the aims and ethos of the schools as set out in the values, vision and mission statement.

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 the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.