Lower School Class Teacher
Lower School Class Teacher
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11-03-2025
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Job Description
Job Title:
Lower School Class Teacher
Line Manager:
Head of Lower School
Purpose of Job
Responsible for fostering positive selfesteem and supportive relationships for all pupils founded upon
respect and mutual trust.
Responsible for maximizing 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
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall responsibilities
Promote high standards in all aspects of school life particularly in pupilprogress.
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 andprofessional.
Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance managementarrangements.
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople.
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 Inclusionteam.
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 selfevaluationprocess
Carry out a range of formative assessments of pupil s attainment to acknowledge and informprogress.
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 fosteringselfesteem.
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 asrequired.
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 implementrecommendations.
Actively maintain the high standards of behavior 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 pupilsin 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 theschool.
Enthusiastically contribute to crosscurricular links and initiatives and extracurricular activities.
Be involved in new initiatives within the school as part of ongoing professionaldevelopment.
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 sselfevaluation 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 LearningStrategy.
Other Responsibilities
Undertake form tutor work.
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 givingQTS
Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including EYFS KS1 and KS2
Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professionaldevelopment
Knowledge and experience
Minimum two years teaching experience
Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices andpractice.
Knowledge and experience of howto use ICT effectively in promoting pupillearning.
Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their firstlanguage.
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 listenand
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
Education is an everchanging service and all staff are expected to participate constructively in school activities and to adopt a
flexible approach to their work. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each
individual task undertaken may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from
the line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be
amended at any time following discussion between the line manager and member of staff and will be reviewed annually during
the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the school.
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
A genuine interest in teaching and professional development Open-minded, patient, an adventurous spirit and professional flexibility 3 years or* above relevant teaching experiences Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Native English speaker TEFL, CELTA, or TESOL certificate Teachers license obtained from English native speaking countries is preferred Teaching experiences in English native speaking countries is preferred
Education
Bachelor degree or above;
Employment Type
Full Time
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