Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Job Description
Overall responsibilities
• Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in pupil progress
• Actively support the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the school
• Inspire and motivate pupils, teachers and other school employees
• Comply with the professional duties of the Harrow staff Code of Conduct
• Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
• Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance management arrangements
• Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people
Teaching and Learning
• Plan, prepare and evaluate lessons, activities and learning and teaching strategies through the maintenance
of a professional teaching plan
• Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual
development of all pupils
• Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests the
pupils and is appropriate to the needs and skill-levels of pupils
• Take responsibility for learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner consistent with school
policies and procedures, including advice and recommendations offered from the Inclusion team
• Apply, where appropriate, IT capability to enhance learning and teaching
• Be open and adaptable to changing circumstances and guidelines
• Contribute to and maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation
procedures
• Engage pupils fully in the assessment and self-evaluation process
• Carry out a range of formative assessments of pupil’s attainment to acknowledge and inform progress.
These assessments are used for:
Feedback to the pupil; Contributing to further planning for individual, group and class work; contributing to whole
school planning and target setting; producing records for use in school; reporting to parents and other interested
parties; using these records to inform transition from year to year as pupils proceed through the school; writing
and maintaining relevant records for individual pupil files and writing reports and references for external agencies.
Pastoral Care and Pupil Management
• Accept fully, the established Harrow philosophy that children should be treated in such a way that always
maintains their dignity• Monitor the work of class pupils, providing guidance, advice and support, fostering self-esteem
• Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and writing reports
• Motivate pupils through praise, displaying an interest in the pupils and the presentation of well-structured
stimulating lessons and activities
• Lead moral education sessions for small groups or the whole class as required
• Communicate and consult with parents on a regular basis maintaining records as appropriate
• Value and promote links with charities and the community
• Communicate and consult with the Inclusion team in order to implement recommendations
• Actively maintain the high standards of behaviour and dress of pupils in the classroom and in all school
locations and activities
• Follow policies with regard to the health and safety of pupils both on and off the school premises when pupils
are under the school’s jurisdiction
• Take a pastoral interest in pupils in curriculum and extra-curricular activities and around the school environs
so that they feel noticed, valued and cared for
• Participate in meetings for any of the purposes above
Accountability
• Be respectful of the needs of colleagues and the school with regards to cooperation, collegiality,
deadlines and team cohesion
• Participate positively in meetings, follow policies and generally contribute to the effective and efficient
running of the school
• Promote professional dialogue, share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in
developing good practice and new approaches and initiatives
• Engage positively in, and contribute to, INSET activities offered by the school
• Enthusiastically contribute to cross-curricular links and initiatives, and extracurricular activities
• Be involved in new initiatives within the school as part of ongoing professional development
• Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge, learning networks and current educational
research
• Constructively contribute towards school developments and to implement agreed whole school policies
and initiatives
• Contribute and respond positively to the outcomes of the school’s self-evaluation reviews and inspection
• Behave in a manner befitting a role model for the pupils of the school and in a manner that brings only
respect to colleagues and the reputation of Harrow
• Be proactive in maintaining and developing your IT capability in line with the Digital Learning Strategy
Other Responsibilities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by members of the Senior Leadership Team and any
duties that the Head Master/Mistress deems necessary for the effective operation of the school.

RequirementsRequirements
Education, training and qualifications
• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience
• Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
• Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting pupil learning• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Personal qualities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic
background
• Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
• The ability to inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards
outstanding academic outcomes
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• Highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative
• Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about children, taking the time to listen and motivate
them
Other
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never
worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children

Requirements
Required Qualifications ● Master’s degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field. ● Administrative experience in an IB World School, preferably in a PYP environment. ● Proven track record of successful school leadership and team management. ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ● Strong commitment to inclusive education and diversity. ● Experience in an international school setting. Employment Conditions ● This position may require occasional weekend and evening hours. ● The Principal is expected to be visible in school events.

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