PRIMARY TEACHER (suitable for ECT) - interim (1 year)

Purpose of the role: Our primary phase is highly successful in enabling our students across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to achieve well and realise their potential. We seek to appoint an exceptional teacher who, during a one-year maternity cover, will be responsible for the academic progress of the students they teach, continually driving and improving student achievement. The appointed candidate, working under the direction of the Vice Principal and post-holders, will be committed to their own professional development, will actively contribute to a positive working atmosphere which encourages cooperation and promotes the highest standards of education, contributing towards the best outcomes for student achievement and staff development. The teacher will: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards During the course of the academic year, it is expected that you will take on the following responsibilities: 1. Planning 2. Teaching 3. Classroom Management 4. Agreed Whole School Procedures Planning As a class teacher, you will be expected to plan your teaching with regard to the school’s strategies and programmes of study. You will be expected to achieve progression in student’s learning by: Identifying clear learning and teaching objectives and content and specifying how these will be taught. Setting tasks for class, group and individual work, which challenge students and ensure high levels of student interest. This includes teaching through “challenges” where children’s learning is not capped and they have greater ownership of the work they undertake. Planning, setting and responding to homework, in line with the agreed policy for each year group. Setting high expectations for students’ learning, motivation and presentation of work. Setting clear targets for students’ learning, building on prior attainment and ensuring that students understand what is required of them for any given task. Identifying students with Special Educational Needs and knowing where to seek advice to give positive and targeted support. Planning in the short, medium and longer term lessons which provide pace, motivation and challenge for students. Using assessment of students’ attainment to plan future lessons. Planning for students’ personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Teaching and Classroom Management As a class teacher, you will be expected to: Ensure that teaching and learning objectives are met through effective teaching, high expectations, sound learning and discipline and a purposeful working atmosphere in the classroom. Establish and maintain good discipline, by following the school strategy for behaviour management. Establish a safe learning environment in which students feel safe, secure and confident. Use a variety of teaching methods which will foster and stimulate enthusiasm for