Primary School Teacher – Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4

Job Description

The Primary School Teacher will be responsible for providing effective teaching and learning to pupils in Class 1, Class 2, or Class 4. The teacher will create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Learning
o Plan and deliver engaging lessons in accordance with the school curriculum and approved schemes of work.
o Prepare appropriate lesson plans, teaching materials, and classroom activities.
o Use age-appropriate teaching methods to meet the different learning needs and abilities of pupils.
o Explain concepts clearly and encourage pupils to participate actively in lessons.
o Integrate practical activities, discussions, games, technology, and other suitable teaching resources where appropriate.

2. Assessment and Academic Progress
o Assess pupils’ understanding through classwork, homework, tests, examinations, and other appropriate methods.
o Maintain accurate records of pupils’ attendance, assessment results, and academic progress.
o Identify pupils who require additional academic support and provide appropriate interventions.
o Provide constructive feedback to pupils to help improve their learning and performance.

3. Classroom Management
o Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and well-organised classroom environment.
o Promote good behaviour, discipline, punctuality, cleanliness, and respect among pupils.
o Implement the school’s behaviour management and safeguarding policies.
o Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.

4. Pupil Development
o Encourage pupils to develop confidence, creativity, independence, teamwork, and good communication skills.
o Support pupils’ social and emotional development.
o Recognise individual strengths, challenges, and learning needs.
o Promote positive values, good manners, responsibility, and respect for others.

5. Parent and School Communication
o Communicate professionally and regularly with parents/guardians regarding pupils’ academic progress and behaviour.
o Attend parent-teacher meetings, staff meetings, training sessions, and school events.
o Work collaboratively with other teachers and school staff to support pupils’ overall development.

6. Administrative Duties
o Maintain required teaching, assessment, attendance, and pupil records.
o Prepare reports and other academic documentation as required by the school. o Participate in school activities, assemblies, clubs, trips, and extracurricular programmes where required.
o Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by the Head Teacher or School Management.

Required Qualifications
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Primary Education, or a related field.
• Relevant teaching certification/licence where applicable.
• Previous teaching experience at the primary school level is preferred.
• Good knowledge of the primary school curriculum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use educational technology is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
• Ability to differentiate teaching according to pupils’ individual learning needs.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a teaching team.
• Commitment to child safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Professional attitude, integrity, reliability, and punctuality.

Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
• Passionate about teaching and children’s development.
• Caring, patient, approachable, and responsible.
• Enthusiastic and innovative in teaching.
• Respectful and professional.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• Committed to maintaining high educational standards.

Performance Expectations
The teacher is expected to:
• Deliver well-planned and effective lessons.
• Maintain a positive and disciplined classroom.
• Demonstrate measurable progress in pupils’ learning.
• Maintain accurate academic and administrative records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
• Uphold all school policies, standards, and professional values.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and development of the school.

Department: Primary School
Reports To: Head Teacher / School Principal / Academic Coordinator
Salary Range: Ghs 800.00 – Ghc 1,500.00
Location: Kasoa. Nurses
Employment Type: Full Time