Nursery (Gan) Kodesh (Jewish Studies) Teacher

Salary: Outer London Teacher’s Pay Scale (dependant on experience and qualifications) Post: Part Time or Full Time Reporting to: Head of Kodesh and Head of EYFS This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Headteacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually. The successful candidate will: Be a fluent Ivrit speaker and able to deliver Kodesh lessons following our curriculum Adhere to the Modern Orthodox ethos of the school Have experience in primary education Have passion for working with children Have the ability to cater for the needs of all children Ideally have QTS or the equivalent qualifications MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Take specific responsibility for day-to-day management of planning, teaching and learning of Kodesh in the Gan and work alongside the Secular class teacher. Must be an Ivrit speaker, as we teach our Kodesh in Hebrew. Be an excellent classroom practitioner; working in accordance with the school’s policies, under the direction of the Head of Kodesh and Head of EYFS Have a positive impact on educational progress Secure progress of every child including those with SEND, PP and more able pupils. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS: A) Planning, Teaching and Class Management Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Kodesh learning experiences for Nursery children. Foster a joyful and nurturing introduction to Jewish life, traditions, tefillah, Torah stories, middot, chagim and Shabbat. Introduce and reinforce spoken Ivrit in a natural, immersive and developmentally appropriate way. Use songs, storytelling, sensory experiences, role play, crafts, and play-based learning to deepen children’s understanding and enjoyment of Jewish learning. Create an environment that celebrates Jewish values and reflects the rhythm of the Jewish year. Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, work collaboratively, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively Using a variety of teaching strategies, which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and talk as a vehicle for learning Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment for every pupil in the class Use and develop assessment processes / systems to ensure they are fit for purpose Keep records and reports on personal and social needs of pupils Communicate and consult with parents evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support Maintain resources in the classroom/outside learning environment ensuring they are kept up to date, accessible and support learning Ensuring support staff are deployed effectively, helping to progress the learning of every child B) Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting Monitor pupils' work and set