Primary Grade 1 Teacher

About the role

The Primary Grade 1 Teacher is responsible for planning, preparing and delivering high‑quality lessons to Year 1 students, assessing and reporting on their progress, and contributing to the academic, pastoral and co‑curricular life of Prestige School.

Key responsibilities

• Comply with school safeguarding, child protection and health‑and‑safety policies.
• Model and promote the school values of Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Service and Respect.
• Undertake at least one weekly service or character‑building activity with students.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons, set and mark work, and record and report student progress.
• Prepare students for public examinations and attend related meetings.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all learners and maintain accurate progress records.
• Maintain order and discipline in line with the behaviour policy.
• Safeguard children’s welfare and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Fulfil tutor‑group and pastoral duties, monitoring wellbeing and progress of tutees.
• Communicate regularly with parents, write reports and attend parents’ evenings.
• Participate in departmental meetings, contribute to curriculum development and manage teaching resources.

Required profile

• Willingness to adhere to safeguarding and health‑and‑safety procedures.
• Commitment to the school’s core values and community‑service ethos.
• Readiness to work occasional evenings, Friday afternoons and weekend activities.
• Ability to maintain discipline and promote a positive learning environment.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with parents and colleagues.

Required skills