Class Teacher (English or Maths) at Silverwood School, Maryland

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Work with schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Take initiatives to build strong interest and knowledge for Mathematics, English, and other subjects.
• Take responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils.
• Organize the classroom and learning resources, and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present lessons catering to the needs of the whole ability range within the class toward Common Entrance to secondary school.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
• Maintain discipline.
• Prepare and mark work to facilitate positive pupil development and guidance.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Meet requirements for assessing and recording pupils' development.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on pupils' progress at parents' evenings and other meetings.
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in delivering this specialist area.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structure versus pupils' needs.
• Organize and participate in school events, outings, and activities that may occur at weekends or in the evening.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly, particularly to create a multiplier effect in the school.
• Work with parents and management to maximize involvement and resource development for the school.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

Reporting Line: 

• Teacher will report to the supervisor and by extension the Head of Academics (School Head).

Report Writing:

• The position requires periodic assessment of academic and non-academic areas of pupils, apart from termly class assessments and examinations.
• The teacher must work long hours during term time, usually over 45 hours a week.
• Marking and preparation are typically done at school and at home.
• Teachers work on marking, planning, preparation, and classroom organization.
• Parents' evenings, school concerts, clubs, after-school activities, and preparation for school inspections will require additional hours.

Qualifications

• University Degree such as B.Sc, B.Ed in Mathematics, Sciences & English, Engineering, Physics, Statistics  
• Ages of Pupils to Be Taught: Ages 6-11 years

Work Experience:

• Years of experience in a classroom at the primary school level are essential for teaching primary pupils.
• Familiarity with the primary curriculum.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm, stamina, patience, dedication, resilience, and self-discipline.
• Initiative, leadership, supervisory skills, and teamwork abilities.
• Imagination, creativity, and a sense of humor.
• Good judgment and an analytical mind.
• A satisfactory health record.
• Additional skills such as IT, Music, Sports, Drama, etc., are welcome.
• Ability and proven ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

What to Expect

• The suitable teacher will usually be based in their own classrooms, though they may teach elsewhere in the school to cover staff shortages or because of their specialist subject area.
• Resources vary between schools.
• There may be occasional trips with pupils or staff development opportunities.