What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
The successful candidate will carry out the duties of the Teacher in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school.
To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all the pupils.
To foster a stimulating and creative learning environment and educational experience, which provides students with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential, and is conducive to the good management of teaching and learning.
To share in the development of the school curriculum, courses and study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review.
To support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children and have high regard for health and safety.
Responsibilities
Directing and supervising the work of Teaching Assistants.
Co-operation and liaison with other professionals, including fellow staff and colleagues from external agencies (for example, Specialist teachers, LAAT support services, health professionals and social workers).
Generic Responsibilities
Teach pupils in their assigned group according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school.
To use a variety of a delivery methods appropriate to students’ learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum.
To provide a positive, conductive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.
To support the school special needs policy on inclusion and to assist in the identification and teaching of children with special needs within the class.
To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy.
To play a full part in the life of the school and LAAT community, and promote its Christian ethos.
To follow and actively promote the school’s policies.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
What the school offers its staff
As a Church of England primary school within the Diocese of Lincoln, our vision and values are grounded in the Christian faith. We enable our children to be the best that they can be, through our vision of “Inspire Believe Achieve” rooted in the belief that “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
At Whaplode, we have the highest expectations of children in both their learning and conduct. We teach respect and kindness for all, whilst encouraging our children to show compassion to others, to show forgiveness to all, and to face challenges with hope, courage and perseverance. Working in partnership with parents, carers, governors, the LAAT Trust and our community is essential in ensuring our success. An atmosphere is fostered at Whaplode which gives children the confidence to express their individuality, demonstrate their talents and know that success in any aspect of their lives will be rewarded and celebrated.
Working in partnership with parents, carers, governors, the LAAT Trust and our community is essential in ensuring our success. An atmosphere is fostered at Whaplode which gives children the confidence to express their individuality, demonstrate their talents and know that success in any aspect of their lives will be rewarded and celebrated.
At Whaplode, our children have access to a knowledge-rich curriculum which prepares them for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century and raises aspirations. We provide them with the knowledge and skills they need in order to succeed within an ever-changing society, helping them to know more and remember more. As well as enabling them to develop a depth of knowledge across a range of subjects, we look to nurture within them the ability to think critically, questioning the views of others whilst building, evidencing and articulating their own. We develop outward looking pupils who are able to engage in learning about themselves and have an understanding of the wider world and its complex cultures.
At this school, we place a high priority on ensuring that both children’s physical and mental wellbeing are met. These areas are as valued and supported through our detailed PSHE curriculum and pastoral support.
Our church school inspires everyone to believe in their ability to succeed through learning in a joyful and encouraging Christian atmosphere. We encourage our children to learn as much as possible and achieve their individual potential whilst developing respect and consideration for others.
We celebrate diversity and demonstrate inclusivity. Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, in which the Samaritan helps the Jewish traveller despite the differences between their people, we believe that we are all the children of God and that each member of our community deserves equality of opportunity and achievement.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. The purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview.