Job Description

Job Title:      Class Teacher
Reports To:   Head Teacher
Job Summary:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary\primary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages pupils\students to develop and fulfil their academic potential.   Class teachers create daily lesson plans, conduct classroom discussions, administer and grade tests, assign and review homework, and complete individual pupil\student assessments.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching and learning
  • Carrying out teaching duties in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and curriculum.
  • Preparation of lessons in accordance with Shining Stars Schools standard and format.
  • Planning of lessons and schemes of work to ensure coverage of topics to include use technology and teaching resources to achieve VAK (Visual, Audio and Kinaesthetic) techniques, differentiation, and assessment for learning and personalized learning.
  • Setting up and operating an effective personal filing system for documenting and archiving schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment records for every child and every class taught
  • Identifying learners in need of intervention and developing effective strategies for such interventions including one-to-one support during lessons and after school
  • Liaise with the heads of department and other members of the team in seeking support for pupils\students with learning and behavioural difficulties to help improve pupils\students’ academic performances
  • Set and mark homework regularly
Assessing and reporting
  • Regular marking of pupils/students’ books/assignments.
  • Giving regular feedback to pupils/students and maintaining records of pupils’ progress and development
  • Preparing pupils for internal and external examinations at national, such as Junior WAEC
  • Invigilation of internal and external examinations in accordance with the school’s policies
  • Analyzing and using previous data of pupils’ academic performance as a tool to inform lesson planning and preparation
  • Mark and return work within the agreed period, providing feedback and targets
  • Record pupils\students’ work.  Personal records must be kept of all pupils\students’ work and these should be used in planning and preparation of lessons
Leadership and management
  • Attend all staff meetings as required including department team meetings or any ad hoc committee set up for the smooth running of the School
  • Undertaking pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of class tutor, supporting pupils/students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties
  • To lead and participate in the school’s extra-curricular programmes such as debate and other activities
  • To undertake supervision duties, overseeing the conduct of students during break, lunch and prep times or at such times as may be designated by management
  • Support and uphold the school’s policies on uniform, behaviour, discipline, bullying and the general conduct of students.
  • Support the delivery of health and safety policies and a commitment to the safeguarding of pupils
  • Contribute to staff development activities.
Standards and quality assurance
  • Support the aims and ethos of the school
  • Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
  • Participating in and organising extracurricular activities
  • Attend and participate in all school functions including evening events or ‘away’ events or school trips where students may be accompanied to events for a day or more
  • Uphold the school’s code of conduct for students and staff
  • Liaising with other professionals, such as learning mentors, careers advisers, educational psychologists and education welfare officers/outside agencies
  • To participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Attend team and staff meetings
  • Undergo Performance Management Reviews and Target Setting sessions with the school management
Other duties and responsibilities
  • The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and other duties and responsibilities may evolve to the post-holder as requested by the School Management
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
  • Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.
  • Availability to work extended hours on occasions.
  • Enthusiasm, Interest in the progress and welfare of pupils/students
  • Very strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage large classes and challenging behaviour.
  • Patience and a sense of humour.
  • Strong emotional intelligence.
  • Willingness to embrace new technology for the classroom.
Physical Requirements
  • The job regularly requires you to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up objects.
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