What skills and experience we're looking for
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
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests where necessary
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 coordinated outcomes Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
Communication
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers
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
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 responsibilities and duties.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Wonderful children who want to learn
• A great team of supportive, caring and enthusiastic staff
• A welcoming, friendly and fun atmosphere
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.