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Are you an inspirational and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Form Teacher looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for a Key Stage 2 Form Teacher at The Abbey Junior School!
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching
1. Plan, prepare and conduct lessons
2. Teach and administer each timetabled class, maximising the learning opportunities for each individual
3. Plan the curriculum, using relevant guidelines and in line with the agreed model
4. Contribute to schemes of work as requested
5. Set homework, assess and display students’ work as appropriate, in line with school policy
6. Mark work, including homework, according to the agreed scheme of work and policies and appropriate to the relevant key stage
7. Ensure students are engaged in their lessons and make the maximum progress possible
8. Liaise regularly with other members of staff to ensure continuity between year groups
9. Keep informed of learning and teaching developments by attending meetings, undertaking appropriate INSET and reading widely
10. Accompany students and assist with lessons taught by specialist staff, as required by the timetable
2. Assessment, Recording and Reporting
1. Monitor, assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
2. Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students
3. Attend parents' evenings and prepare reports in accordance with the reporting schedule of the school
4. Consult and update student records and profiles
5. Liaise with parents in order to keep them fully informed of their daughter’s progress and of school routines and events
6. Assist when required in the assessment of prospective students
3. Pastoral
1. Act as a form tutor as required
2. Keep up to date with the pastoral care policies of the school and remain aware of the personal needs of individual students taught
3. Provide appropriate care and support (including disciplinary where necessary) for the general wellbeing of students
4. Be mindful of the requirements of health and safety and carry out risk assessments as necessary for the safety of students
4. General Administration and Duties
1. Contribute to the development of the work of the Junior School via the school development planning process
2. Attend staff meetings, curriculum meetings, open days, staff INSET and daily assemblies as appropriate
3. Be fully involved in extracurricular activities such as charity events, drama productions and assemblies and running lunchtime and after school clubs
4. Participate in off-site and residential trips as required
5. Undertake cover for absent colleagues
6. Undertake supervisory duties throughout the day as required
7. Take responsibility for regular liaison with and management of Teaching Assistants where appropriate
8. Other duties as the Head of the Junior School/Leadership Team may reasonably request from time to time
9. Be familiar with the staff handbook, policies, and other relevant documents
5. Safeguarding and Health and Safety
1. Be familiar with, and conform, to the School’s safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures at all times
2. Report any concerns to the Safeguarding lead
3. Be familiar with, and conform to, the School’s health and safety policy and procedures at all times
4. Report all accidents and damage immediately
5. Report all observed hazards or dangerous occurrences immediately
Candidate Requirements
1. Proven suitability to work with children and an excellent classroom practitioner, with drive, energy, passion and initiative
2. Shows a clear understanding of what constitutes excellent learning and teaching
3. Demonstrates inquiry-based learning
4. Use of teaching methods which keep students engaged and stimulate curiosity about the world around them
5. Able to set clear targets for students’ learning, building on prior attainment
6. Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with students, staff and parents and is committed to team working
7. Strong IT skills are preferred; good IT skills are essential
8. Shows a dynamic, proactive, and creative approach to working with others
9. Takes responsibility for, and demonstrates a commitment, to own professional development, being able to reflect on their contribution to learning and teaching
10. Supportive and empathic, a strong listener
11. Presents a welcoming, smart, and professional demeanour to all students, staff, parents and visitors thus developing good relationships
12. Enthusiastic and passionate about achieving the best outcomes and demonstrating high expectations for all students
13. Committed to the well-being and pastoral care of each child
14. Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
15. Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students
16. Demonstrates and exemplifies the school’s key purpose, to equip students to live with confidence, purpose and joy, and the school values of courage, honesty and kindness
17. Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level (or international equivalent)
18. A teaching qualification relevant to the key stage is preferred but not essential
This is a full time/part time (0.8fte) position starting September 2025 on a fixed term contract for 12 months.
12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU
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