Early Years Class Teacher – HAN3

EARLY YEARS CLASS TEACHER
Line Manager: Head of Early Years

Purpose of Job
• Responsible for fostering positive self-esteem and supportive relationships for all pupils, founded upon respect and mutual trust.
• Responsible for maximising 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 pupil progress.
• 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 that is positive, purposeful, and professional.
• Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance management arrangements.
• Be committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Teaching and Learning
• Plan, prepare, and evaluate lessons, activities, and learning 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 their needs and skill levels.
• Take responsibility for learning and teaching resources in a manner consistent with school policies and procedures, including recommendations offered by the Inclusion team.
• 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 self-evaluation process.
• Carry out formative assessments of pupils’ attainment to acknowledge and inform progress, including feedback to pupils, planning for individual and group work, contributing to school planning and target setting, and writing reports for parents and external agencies.

Pastoral Care and Pupil Management
• Accept fully the Harrow philosophy that children should be treated in a way that maintains their dignity.
• Monitor the work of class pupils, providing guidance, advice, and support while fostering self-esteem.
• Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and reports.
• Motivate pupils through praise and well-structured, stimulating lessons and activities.
• Lead moral education sessions for small groups or the whole class as required.
• Communicate and consult with parents on a regular basis, maintaining records as appropriate.
• Promote links with charities and the community.
• Communicate and consult with the Inclusion team to implement recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of pupil behavior and dress in the classroom and schoolwide.
• Follow policies regarding health and safety for pupils on and off school premises.
• Show a pastoral interest in pupils, ensuring they feel noticed, valued, and cared for.
• Participate in meetings as needed.

Accountability
• Respect the needs of colleagues and the school with regard to cooperation, collegiality, deadlines, and team cohesion.
• Participate positively in meetings, follow policies, and contribute to the efficient running of the school.
• Share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in developing good practices.
• Engage in and contribute to INSET activities offered by the school.
• Contribute enthusiastically to cross-curricular links, initiatives, and extracurricular activities.
• Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge and staying updated with educational research.
• Contribute to school developments and implement whole-school policies and initiatives.
• Respond positively to the outcomes of self-evaluation reviews and inspections.
• Behave as a role model for pupils and maintain the reputation of Harrow.
• Be proactive in developing IT capabilities aligned with the Digital Learning Strategy.

Other Responsibilities
• Undertake reasonable duties requested by the Senior Leadership Team or the Head Master/Mistress.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Qualifications
• Appropriate degree with UK PGCE or another teaching qualification giving QTS.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England, including EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development.

Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience.
• Be aware of and up to date with relevant safeguarding policies and practices.
• Knowledge and experience of using ICT effectively in promoting pupil learning.
• Recent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language.

Personal Qualities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.
• Passionate about teaching with a strong commitment to holistic education.
• Ability to inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them toward outstanding outcomes.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude.
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and collaborative.
• Demonstrate empathy, humility, and genuine care for children.

Other
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or equivalent police check for non-UK applicants.