Year 3 & 4 Class Teacher (Lower Key Stage 2)

About the Role

Banda School in Nairobi is seeking a qualified Year 3 & 4 Class Teacher to take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all pupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.

Main Duties

• Plan and implement work for the class in accordance with the national curriculum, school policies and schemes of work in cooperation with Heads of Department and the Headteacher
• Ensure pupils experience a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum appropriate to their age and ability
• Maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils' progress to staff, parents and carers in accordance with school policy
• Support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the school
• Manage a Teaching Assistant effectively within the classroom when required

Key Responsibilities

• Follow and implement school policies and procedures
• Ensure the learning experience matches the individual needs of pupils in your class, giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of their capability
• Make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for those with EAL, with support from Banda's Learning Development Centre
• Evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies
• Create a secure, happy and stimulating learning environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline
• Provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils
• Create engaging and interactive displays of high standard in the classroom and other areas of the school
• Take an active role in the pastoral care of pupils, building positive and supportive relationships
• Promote pupils' wellbeing and work closely with pastoral leaders, colleagues and parents to support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development
• Play an active role in the general life of the school