Lower Primary Teacher

Job Description and Person Specification


Instructional Delivery




• Plan and deliver engaging, learner-centred lessons across all assigned subjects.


• Use a variety of teaching strategies including discussion, group work, projects, role-play, inquiry-based learning, and practical demonstrations to accommodate different learning styles.


• Integrate ICT tools such as smart boards, tablets, educational applications, and digital learning platforms to enhance lesson delivery.


• Ensure all lessons align with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework, focusing on skills, values, attitudes, and knowledge acquisition.


• Foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills among learners.


• Promote a culture of curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning.



Curriculum Planning




• Prepare termly schemes of work aligned with CBC requirements and school goals.


• Develop weekly lesson plans outlining learning objectives, activities, resources, and assessment methods.


• Create teaching aids and resources including charts, models, manipulatives, and digital content.


• Review and adjust plans based on learner progress, assessment outcomes, and feedback from colleagues or section heads.


• Ensure curriculum coverage is completed within the designated timelines.



Assessment and Record Keeping




• Design and administer formative assessments to monitor ongoing learner progress.


• Conduct summative assessments including examinations, projects, practical activities, and performance tasks.


• Maintain accurate learner records, grades, progress reports, portfolios, and assessment documentation.


• Provide timely and constructive feedback to learners and parents.


• Analyse assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement intervention strategies.


• Ensure all learner records are updated within the school's academic management systems.



Differentiated Support




• Identify learners with varied academic, behavioural, and social-emotional needs.


• Provide remedial support for learners requiring additional assistance.


• Develop enrichment programmes and extension activities for gifted and talented learners.


• Collaborate with the school's welfare team, learning support department, and parents to support


• learner success.


• Promote inclusive learning practices within the classroom.



Classroom Management




• Establish clear classroom expectations, routines, and procedures.


• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.


• Address behavioural concerns using restorative and positive discipline approaches.


• Maintain high standards of learner conduct and classroom organisation.Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and the school's values at all times



ParentEngagement




• Share regular updates on learner progress through meetings, reports, newsletters, and digital platforms.


• Provide guidance to parents on supporting learning at home.


• Participate actively in parent-teacher conferences and engagement forums.


• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians to support learner development.



Collaboration with Peers




• Attend departmental, grade-level, and whole-school planning meetings.


• Share resources, best practices, and innovative teaching strategies with colleagues.


• Participate in professional learning communities and staff development programmes.


• Support a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and continuous improvement.


• Collaborate in curriculum development, moderation, and cross-curricular initiatives.



Co-Curricular Participation




• Support or lead clubs, societies, sports teams, and co-curricular programmes.


• Participate actively in school events including cultural days, sports days, educational trips, and community outreach initiatives.


• Encourage learners to apply classroom knowledge through competitions, exhibitions, projects, and practical experiences.


• Promote holistic learner development through active engagement beyond the classroom.



Class Teacher Responsibilities




• Serve as the class teacher and provide pastoral care and guidance to assigned learners.


• Monitor attendance, punctuality, conduct, and learner wellbeing.


• Act as the primary point of contact for parents regarding learner welfare and academic progress.


• Foster a sense of belonging, responsibility, and community within the class.


• Maintain accurate class records and support learner transitions within the school.



What You Will Do




• Instructional Delivery


• Curriculum Planning


• Assessment and Record Keeping


• Differentiated Support


• Classroom Management


• Parent Engagement


• Collaboration with Peers


• Co-Curricular Participation


• Class Teacher Responsibilities



Qualifications




• Must possess a P1 Teacher Certificate from a recognised teacher training institution.


• Must hold a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).


• Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and possess a valid TSC number


• Demonstrated training and understanding of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) frameworks.


• Additional certifications in educational technology, special needs education, counselling, safeguarding, child protection, or curriculum implementation will be an added advantage.


• Evidence of continuous professional development through workshops, seminars, in-service programmes, and professional learning communities.