Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestwood Junior School in the United Kingdom is seeking a class teacher to take overall responsibility for a designated class as directed by the Headteacher. You will plan lessons, teach to pupils’ needs, assess progress and report on attainment, while supporting behaviour and safeguarding across the classroom and groups.

The role may involve leading a curriculum area for M2+ teachers and collaborating with staff to maintain a positive school environment and effective parental communication.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with responsibility for a class designated by the Headteacher.
• Plan engaging and challenging learning activities matched to pupils' needs.
• Teach to pupils' educational needs and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for a class designated by the Headteacher
• Plan challenging, enjoyable learning activities for pupils
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs
• Assess, record and report on pupils' development and attainment
• Promote the progress and well‑being of pupils in the class or groups assigned
• Maintain good order and discipline and safeguard pupils' health and safety
• Communicate and consult with parents, including attending parent information evenings
• Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
• Keep records and reports on pupils' personal and social needs
• Supervise pupils whose teacher is unavailable
• Co-ordinate a curriculum area for M2+ teachers under the Headteacher's direction
• Be responsible for the welfare, safety and deployment of support staff and others in the classroom
• Setting an excellent standard of behaviour and acting as a role model for children
• Building relationships with parents
• Taking shared responsibility for the school environment and pupils' pride in it
• Supporting colleagues and fostering good working relationships
• Promoting a positive image of the school and the Great Learners Trust in the community

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Assessment & reporting

Parental communication

Team collaboration

Job description

A class teacher post at Prestwood Junior School, with charge of a class as the Headteacher designates. The work centres on planning and delivering lessons matched to pupils' needs, and on assessing and reporting their progress and attainment. Teachers at M2 and above may also lead a curriculum area, and the role carries shared responsibility for behaviour, welfare and supervising support staff. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is December 2027 or January 2028.

What the job involves

• Take overall responsibility for a class designated by the Headteacher
• Plan challenging, enjoyable learning activities for pupils
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs
• Assess, record and report on pupils' development, progress and attainment
• Promote the progress and well-being of pupils in the class or groups assigned
• Maintain good order and discipline and safeguard pupils' health and safety, on and off site
• Communicate and consult with parents, including attending parent information evenings
• Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
• Keep records and reports on pupils' personal and social needs
• Supervise pupils whose teacher is unavailable, teaching them where practicable
• Co-ordinate a curriculum area for M2+ teachers under the Headteacher's direction
• Be responsible for the welfare, safety and deployment of support staff and others in the classroom

Other

• Setting an excellent standard of behaviour and acting as a role model for children
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with parents
• Taking shared responsibility for the school environment and pupils' pride in it
• Supporting colleagues and fostering good working relationships
• Promoting a positive image of the school and the Great Learners Trust in the community