Primary Homeroom Teacher (Reception)

Purpose of role

To educate children from Nursery Kindergarten and Reception by planning and implementing a full Nursery and EYFS programme to develop literacy numeracy and the physical emotional intellectual and social growth of their students in all areas of development in accordance with school policies and procedures

Responsibilities

To actively support and promote the BCIS Mission Vision and Values

To align teaching practices with the BCIS Learning Principles within the Early Years Foundation Stage learning environment

To apply all school policies as related to staff and pupils

Key Tasks

Learning and teaching

• Create an age-appropriate learning environment that aligns with the BCIS Learning Principles that is stimulating child-centred and designed to promote enjoyment and excitement in learning
• Plan engaging learning opportunities suitable for the range of students within each class according to the agreed curriculum based on the BCIS Learning Principles and best practices for the assigned age group of learners

• Teach the full range of learning areas based on the EYFS treating each child as an individual and nurturing their strengths
• Plan effectively for additional adults in the classroom and supervise their roles
• Liaise effectively with EAL and Learning Support/ SEN teachers and work together to support childrens learning

• Provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters
• Provide support for the social and pastoral needs of the students

• Maintain good record keeping of pastoral issues in the class

• Provide appropriate feedback and assess students learning and progress on an ongoing basis following school protocols

• Use monitoring and assessment to inform developmentally appropriate planning
• Keep assessment files up to date ensuring examples of students work are filed.
• Write reports on student attainment effort and progress at times identified in the Reporting Policy
• Discuss students progress and concerns with parents and administrators
• Ensure that student records of attainment effort and progress are updated termly to ensure efficient and effective tracking of students development

• Establish and maintain good working habits and maintain effective classroom control organisation and management in accordance with school policies

• Maintain and regularly update appropriate and vibrant displays both inside and outside the classroom in line with the Display Policy

Communication

• Meet regularly with the other Nursery and EYFS teachers to participate in discussions feedback and planning sessions
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with EAL teachers
• Communicate and work cooperatively with Learning Support/ SEN teachers
• Liaise with the Primary School teachers as appropriate regarding transferring students
• Facilitate and promote positive relationships between home and school
• Communicate regularly clearly and positively with parents about their childs progress and learning on a regular basis in writing in person and vial electronic communication.
• Report to parents at parent consultation meetings and through the end of year reports
• Be available to parents at other mutually agreed times as needed

Professional Development

• Participate in the school department and individual review process (School Self-Evaluation)
• Actively seek opportunities for CPD/ professional learning in order to keep up to date with current best practice in UK and world-wide
• Attend such meetings workshops and courses provided in school which support the School Improvement Plan
• Participate in whole school vertical meetings with primary and secondary staff
• Provide appropriate CPD/ professional learning for colleagues as needed

General

• Participate in the organisation and running of extra curricula activities and attend and participate in the organisation of school events productions and sporting events when required
• Take responsibility for Health and Safety matters for the area within you teach and report any matters that are a hazard; thus ensuring that adequate safety precautions are taken with the students
• Follow the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times
• Ensure that all behaviour issues are dealt with in accordance with the BCIS Behaviour Policy
• Supervise areas of the school as outlined in the Supervision Duty Rota
• Be a role model for students and ensure adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct
• Carry out other related duties as required by the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).