Lower School Class Teacher
Lower School Class Teacher
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23-01-2025
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Job Description
Responsible for fostering positive selfesteem and supportive relationships for all pupils founded upon
respect and mutual trust
Responsible for maximising the academic progress of the pupils they teach by delivering the very highest
standards of teaching and learning
Promote a positive purposeful and professional working atmosphere that encourages cooperation and
challenge whilst valuing the contribution that individuals make to the success of the school
Promote equality of opportunity for all regardless of race religion or gender and encourage excellence
resourcefulness and perseverance
Overall responsibilities
Promote high standards in all aspects of school life particularly in pupil progress
Actively support the vision ethos culture and policies of the school
Inspire and motivate pupils teachers and other school employees
Comply with the professional duties of the Harrow staff Code of Conduct
Contribute to a school culture which is positive purposeful and professional
Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance management arrangements
Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people
Teaching and Learning
Plan prepare and evaluate lessons activities and learning and teaching strategies through the
maintenance of a professional teaching plan
Provide a safe secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual
development of all pupils
Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests the
pupils and is appropriate to the needs and skilllevels of pupils
Take responsibility for learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner consistent with school
policies and procedures including advice and recommendations offered from the Inclusion team
Apply where appropriate IT capability to enhance learning and teaching
Be open and adaptable to changing circumstances and guidelines
Contribute to and maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and
moderation procedures
Engage pupils fully in the assessment and selfevaluation process
Carry out a range of formative assessments of pupil s attainment to acknowledge and inform progress.
These assessments are used for:
Feedback to the pupil; Contributing to further planning for individual group and class work; contributing to
whole school planning and target setting; producing records for use in school; reporting to parents and other
interested parties; using these records to inform transition from year to year as pupils proceed through the
school; writing and maintaining relevant records for individual pupil files and writing reports and references for
external agencies.
Pastoral Care and Pupil Management
Accept fully the established Harrow philosophy that children should be treated in such a way that always
maintains their dignity
Monitor the work of class pupils providing guidance advice and support fostering selfesteem
Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and writing reports
Motivate pupils through praise displaying an interest in the pupils and the presentation of wellstructured
stimulating lessons and activities
Lead moral education sessions for small groups or the whole class as required
Communicate and consult with parents on a regular basis maintaining records as appropriate
Value and promote links with charities and the community
Communicate and consult with the Inclusion team in order to implement recommendations
Actively maintain the high standards of behaviour and dress of pupils in the classroom and in all school
locations and activities
Follow policies with regard to the health and safety of pupils both on and off the school premises when
pupils are under the school s jurisdiction
Take a pastoral interest in pupils in curriculum and extracurricular activities and around the school environs
so that they feel noticed valued and cared for
Participate in meetings for any of the purposes above
Accountability
Be respectful of the needs of colleagues and the school with regards to cooperation collegiality
deadlines and team cohesion
Participate positively in meetings follow policies and generally contribute to the effective and efficient
running of the school
Promote professional dialogue share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in
developing good practice and new approaches and initiatives
Engage positively in and contribute to INSET activities offered by the school
Enthusiastically contribute to crosscurricular links and initiatives and extracurricular activities
Be involved in new initiatives within the school as part of ongoing professional development
Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge learning networks and current educational
research
Constructively contribute towards school developments and to implement agreed whole school policies
and initiatives
Contribute and respond positively to the outcomes of the school s selfevaluation reviews and inspection
Behave in a manner befitting a role model for the pupils of the school and in a manner that brings only
respect to colleagues and the reputation of Harrow
Be proactive in maintaining and developing your IT capability in line with the Digital Learning Strategy
Other Responsibilities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by members of the Senior Leadership Team and any
duties that the Head Master/Mistress deems necessary for the effective operation of the school
Requirements
Education training and qualifications
Appropriate degree with UK PGCE or other teaching qualification giving QTS
Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including EYFS KS1 and KS2
Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
Minimum two years teaching experience
Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting pupil learning
Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Personal qualities
Respect for all members of a school community irrespective of position gender age and ethnic
background
Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
The ability to inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards
outstanding academic outcomes
A positive and solutionfocused attitude to working life
Highly motivated ambitious and collaborative
Demonstrate empathy humility and genuinely care about children taking the time to listen and
motivate them
Other
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never
worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children
Benefits
- Monthly basic salary negotiable per candidate s qualification teaching qualification and fulltime equivalent experienceTax and social insurance
- Accommodation or housing allowance
- International medical coverage excludes USA
- Beginning and end of contract flights
- Annual Airfare Allowance (Home Leave)
- Child Support
- Relocation allowance
- Visa/Work Permit
- Statutory Benefits
- Bonus
Job Requirement for AP/IGCSE/AS subject Related Master s Degree or Bachelor s Degree with Teaching Certification. Preferably 3-5 years of teaching experience. Must be able to teach the subject at high school level. ESL or ESOL teacher training and/or experience is preferred. Teachers who are very comfortable with technology are preferred. Candidates must be able to successfully clear a criminal background check and provide official college degree. The candidate should agree on a two-month probation period.
Education
Bachelor s Degree or above
Employment Type
Full Time
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