School Ethos • Uphold, and put into practice, the agreed vision and aims of the school; • Promote pupils’ well-being at all times; • Promote equal opportunities within a learning environment which is inclusive; • Ensure a high standard of physical and emotional care for all pupils; • Enhance pupils' moral, spiritual, social and cultural development in class and during school assemblies; • Promote good behaviour, mutual respect and school rules; • Aim to instil self-discipline in all pupils; expect good behaviour and courtesy from all pupils; • Implement all whole-school policies and procedures; • Promote Welsh language development and pupils’ understanding of Wales, its heritage and culture; • Report on the welfare, social and personal needs of individual pupils to the Headteacher. 2. Planning • Prepare long-term, medium-term and short-term curriculum plans, keeping abreast of the requirements of the New Curriculum. • Produce weekly lesson plans and evaluate pupil progress; • Identify the needs of pupils with Additional Learning Needs (SEN, MAT and EAL) within weekly lesson plans and differentiate tasks/activities accordingly. Liaise regularly with the ALNCO and take account of each pupil’s IEP. 3. Teaching and Classroom Organisation • Plan, prepare and deliver lessons which meet the needs of all pupils within the class; • Create a positive, orderly and stimulating classroom environment where pupils are challenged and expected to give of their best; • Have high expectations of all children and communicate this to them; • Familiarise pupils with classroom routines and responsibilities; • Mark work regularly and provide pupils with constructive feedback, orally and in writing, as appropriate; • Ensure that children's work is displayed to a high standard; • Make effective use of classroom resources and keep the school and classrooms tidy and organised; • Safeguard children's health and safety when they are in class, when they are on the school premises and during out-of-school activities; • Keep daily records of pupil attendance.