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What teachers do
Types of teachers
Teaching and learning responsibilities
Supporting pupils with SEND
Working with tutors, therapists and specialists
Safeguarding, governance and professional standards
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What teachers do

Teachers plan, deliver and assess structured learning for children and young people across all phases of education.

They create safe, engaging classrooms, build strong relationships with pupils, and support academic, social and emotional development.

Teachers work in mainstream schools, special schools, alternative provision, colleges, and home-education or EOTAS programmes.

They play a central role in identifying needs early, adapting teaching and ensuring every pupil can access learning.

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    Types of teachers

    Teachers may specialise in:

    • Early years teachers – supporting foundational learning and development
    • Primary teachers – teaching across subjects with a focus on literacy and numeracy
    • Secondary subject specialists – English, maths, science, humanities, languages, arts and PE
    • Specialist SEN teachers – autism, dyslexia, communication needs, sensory impairment
    • Special school teachers – supporting pupils with complex learning, medical or physical needs
    • EOTAS/home education teachers – delivering bespoke one-to-one or small-group teaching
    • Vocational and FE teachers – practical skills, trades, work-based learning

    Many teachers gain additional qualifications in SEND or behaviour support.

    Teaching and learning responsibilities

    Teachers are responsible for:

    • planning engaging lessons matched to pupils’ abilities
    • teaching the curriculum (or personalised learning plan)
    • assessing progress and adapting instruction
    • managing classroom routines and behaviour
    • creating a supportive, respectful learning environment
    • providing feedback to pupils and parents
    • tracking data to ensure progress over time

    They may also run extracurricular activities, clubs, interventions and specialist programmes.

    Supporting pupils with SEND

    Teachers play a key role in SEN Support and EHCP provision.

    They support children with special educational needs by:

    • adapting teaching methods (scaffolding, differentiated tasks, modelling)
    • using visuals, assistive technology or sensory supports
    • breaking tasks into manageable steps
    • offering additional practice or interventions
    • collaborating with the SENCO
    • applying strategies recommended by therapists or specialists
    • monitoring progress toward SEN outcomes

    Teachers must implement all strategies and provision detailed in Section F of an EHCP.

    Working with tutors, therapists and specialists

    Teachers regularly collaborate with:
    • teaching assistants and learning mentors
    • tutors delivering one-to-one or catch-up support
    • speech and language therapists
    • occupational therapists
    • mental health practitioners
    • physiotherapists
    • educational psychologists
    • behaviour specialists

    This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that academic teaching aligns with therapeutic, behavioural or sensory needs.

    Teachers help integrate strategies across the day so children receive consistent support across all environments.

    Safeguarding, governance and professional standards

    Teachers must meet high professional, safety and regulatory standards, including:
    • enhanced DBS checks
    • statutory safeguarding training
    • adherence to the Teachers’ Standards (DfE)
    • behaviour and anti-bullying policies
    • health and safety requirements
    • data protection and confidentiality rules
    • ongoing professional development

    Teachers in maintained schools are inspected by Ofsted, and independent school staff follow relevant inspection frameworks.

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