Primary Teacher

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching:
- Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject
- Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning
- Show written evidence of planning and preparation on establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
- Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg. Late-entering students, esl, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
- Set and mark assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student's
- Display competence in using media and technology
- Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational
- Perform clerical duties associated with textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, student reports and records, attendance
- Prepare a daily program including daily lesson plans which shall be available for substitute teacher
- Contribute to the monitoring of student outcomes and effectiveness of programs and the assessment and reporting of individual student
- Contribute to the implementation of curriculum improvement/development.

Communication:
- Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg ministry of education officials).
- Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the gems philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students' progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
- Promote community understanding of the school, encourage the involvement of parents in the school and facilitate interaction between staff, students, parents and members of the
- Initiate, facilitate and engage in appropriate communication and interaction between staff, parents, school and community

Professional development:
- Take part in the school's appraisal procedures
- Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
- Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
- Participate in appraisal and performance management procedures and continuing professional development (cpd).
- Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral
- Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.

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