Nurture Teacher

The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and the Teachers Professional Standards. It may be modified by the Trust, following consultation, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.

Teaching and learning

To adhere to the teaching standards and uphold the professional code of conduct expected of professional teachers

1. Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils, acting upon advice, training and support to develop practice.

2. To follow all school systems and expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.

3. Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work

4. Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

6. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

7. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

8. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

9. Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

10. Take part in the school's appraisal procedures

11. Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

12. Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

13. Ensure a nurturing environment and approach that adheres to the principles of Nurture

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

1. Support the aims, ethos and expectations of the school.

2. Actively participate in staff training and seek appropriate training opportunities to develop self.

3. Attend team and staff meetings.

4. Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

5. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's vision and values

6. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

7. Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Health, safety and discipline

1. Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

2. Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Personal and professional conduct

1. Uphold the school's code of conduct.

2. Ensure that all required deadlines are met on time.

3. Ensure that all school expectation and policies are adhered to at all times, seeking clarification if unsure.

4. Represent the school in a positive and professional manner in all interactions with stakeholders and the wider community including through social media

5. Ensure that confidential school information is not released to other members of staff, parents or children unless through authorised channels.

6. Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

7. Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

8. Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

9. Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

10. Undertake any reasonable additional duties as directed by the Head Teacher.

Safeguarding

1. Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

2. Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary

3. Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

4. To share in the school commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

5. To undertake safeguarding training and seek additional information and training as appropriate.

School Development Lead (not ECT):

In addition to the professional duties of a class teacher, all teachers are expected to undertake the following duties in relation to leading an aspect of school development, initiative or curriculum area.

• Promote their focus area within the whole school curriculum and keep its profile high with all staff.


• Advise on the development of their focus aspect and support colleagues on its implementation.


• When requested, present the senior leaders with accurate and up-to-date information, based on ongoing monitoring, of standards and progress across the school in their aspect with particular attention to the end of Key Stages.


• Monitor and evaluate the expectations and effectiveness of activities within their aspect and report to the Head Teacher.


• Monitor and evaluate year group subject content to ensure sufficient challenge for the children.


• Produce and monitor an action plan of the subject identifying priorities and advising the Head Teacher of spending needs. Where appropriate use this document to support the Head Teacher in developing the School Improvement Plan.


• Develop and review policy documents where necessary.