Primary Teacher

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description
Teacher
Skills
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