Primary Teacher

Primary teacher job responsibilities and tasks broadly include planning and delivering lessons, teaching all areas of the primary curriculum to children typically aged 3 to 11, assessing student progress, maintaining discipline, and creating a positive, safe learning environment. They organize classroom resources and displays, motivate students, prepare and mark work, and ensure adherence to safeguarding policies. Additionally, they communicate with parents and carers about student progress, coordinate with colleagues and other professionals, and participate in school activities and events. Here are key responsibilities broken down: • Teach all subjects as per the primary curriculum, catering to the full ability range within a class. • Plan, prepare, and present engaging lessons with imaginative methods. • Assess and record pupils’ progress and development regularly. • Maintain classroom discipline and manage student behavior. • Organize and maintain learning resources and encourage a positive classroom environment. • Provide feedback to students and parents; participate in parents’ meetings. • Collaborate with other teachers, teaching assistants, and education professionals. • Ensure child protection and safeguarding measures are fully implemented. • Arrange and supervise extracurricular activities, field trips, and school events. • Keep abreast of changes in curriculum and education practices. • Support pupils’ emotional and social development alongside academic success.