Class Teacher

We are a welcoming and inclusive community school that celebrates the diverse backgrounds of our pupils. Every child is encouraged to explore new opportunities, including learning Portuguese. Our aim is to offer a nurturing and ambitious environment where children grow academically, socially and emotionally. At APSOL, children thrive when they feel safe, valued and inspired. Our curriculum encourages curiosity and creativity, while nurturing key values of respect, resilience and responsibility. We work in strong partnership with families and the wider community to support every child’s journey. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and expectations To maintain good order and discipline among the children, safeguarding their health and safety To organise and manage groups or individual children ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of children’s learning To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of children To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers To participate in staff meetings as required To contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum To be part of a whole School team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements To ensure that School policies are reflected in daily practice To communicate and consu