What skills and experience we're looking for
This job description should be read in conjunction with the National Conditions of Employment for Teachers.
Main purpose
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
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Lead on a curriculum area insuring learning progresses form EYFS through to year 6 (not ECT 1)
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Professional development
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Communication
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.
• Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on provision
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
• Work with senior leaders to drive school improvement
Personal and professional conduct
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Health and safety
• To ensure that the highest standards of safety, security, hygiene and cleanliness are operated at all times
• To read and comply with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, confidentiality and data protection and report all concerns to the Headteacher or other appropriate person.
• To be aware of and strictly adhere to the medical, medicine and dietary needs of all children attending the provision.
• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and record details of all accidents and pass them to parents/carers
Personal and professional conduct
• Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
• Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
Equalities
Hertfordshire County Council is committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we employ staff to the way we deliver services. It is a central responsibility of members, managers and employees of the County Council to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure that children and adults have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Other areas of responsibility
The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
What the school offers its staff
Aycliffe Drive School offers a supportive and friendly teaching and support team.
CPD that is developmental based on requirements.
Forest School located on the school grounds.
Staff car park.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.