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Mini Provision SEND Teacher 1.0FTE – Fixed Term
St John's Church of England Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers should also have due regard to the new Teacher Standards (2012). Teachers’ performance will be assessed against the teacher standards as part of the appraisal process as relevant to their role in the school. TEACHING Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the pupils you teach. Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate. Be accountable for the attainment, progress, and outcomes of pupils you teach. Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn. Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; higher ability; English as an additional language; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English. When teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics. Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment with expertise in the foundation stage profile. Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress. Give pupils regular encouragement and feedback, both orally and through accurate marking. Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent provision. Encourage home reading and other activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired in class. BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY Establish a safe, purposeful, and stimulating environment for pupils, and establish boundaries for behaviour with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly. Implement the Behaviour Management Policy. Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary. Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils. Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners. Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocols and procedures. TEAM WORKING AND COLLABORATION Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies. Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them. Contribute to the professional development of associate colleagues. Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil. Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation, and pastoral functions of the school. FULFIL WIDER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships. Take on an aspect of curriculum oversight (to be agreed). Deploy associate colleagues effectively as appropriate. Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding pupils’ achievements and well-being using school systems and processes as appropriate. Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the Trust. ADMINISTRATION Register the attendance of and supervise learners during school sessions. Participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils’ progress, attainment, and well-being, refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues. Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your appraisal. Proactively participate with arrangements made in accordance with the Appraisal Regulations 2012. OTHER To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which you teach, and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality. Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher or CEO.