SEN Class Teacher

The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher's career.

Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

• treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position;
• having regard for the need to safeguard pupils' well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions;
• showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others and not undermining fundamental British values, including:
  • democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and
  • tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs;
• ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils' vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.

Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

The post-holder is accountable to their line manager in all matters.

The appraisal process is the vehicle for determining the performance of a teacher and this assessment will directly relate to pay determination (in accordance with the school pay policy), CPD provision and career advancement (in accordance with the school Professional Development Policy).

All appointments made, are conditional on the most recent appraisal assessment.

Duties

• Planning and delivering a high-quality play-based learning environment.
• Setting clear and challenging targets that build on prior achievements for every pupil.
• Monitoring pupils' work through ongoing recording of progress following the school guidelines which include progress in curriculum areas and IEP progress.
• Giving every child the opportunity to reach their potential.
• Using assessment information to inform 'next steps' for a wide range of pupil needs.
• Working in partnership with parents/carers.
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• To support and lead other staff/volunteers in the classroom.
• Supporting team commitment with colleagues through collaborative planning.
• Reporting to parents to discuss and review progress.
• Attending SEN meetings and providing the relevant documentation to support the review.
• To lead on performance management for support staff in your class with support from SLT as needed.