Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher ASAP

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
Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject area or related field. Minimum of 2 years of current teaching experience in the assigned subject(s) at the primary level. Demonstrated professionalism, creativity, energy, dedication, positivity, flexibility, and passion for educating youth. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

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