What skills and experience we're looking for
CORE PURPOSE:
At Eton Porny Church of England First School all post holders are required to be “Leaders of Learning”. By this we mean that the learning of all pupils and the progress they make as learners is at the core of all we work to achieve. We expect all staff to promote the highest quality learning through the expectations they set, the way in which they undertake their responsibilities as set out in this job description, the professional challenge they provide to all and the respect they show to everyone within our learning community – pupils, parents/carers, governors and staff. All staff are required to model the learning behaviours they promote in pupils and to take responsibility for leading their own professional and personal development.
As a Class Teacher you are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status, other current educational legislation including relevant Education Acts and the schools’ Articles of Government.
The successful candidate will carry out the following duties:
1. Teach pupils to a high-standard and provide a stimulating and caring environment appropriate to the needs of the children.
2. To ensure the school’s safeguarding policy and practices are adhered to in everyday practice.
3. Plan, organise, present and assess a curriculum appropriate to the needs of the children within the guidelines set out by the school and the National Curriculum.
4. Work in partnership with parents and communicate regularly
5. Prepare the children for the next stage in their learning by working with colleagues in order to secure continuity and progression in teaching and learning.
6. Take part in normal school duties.
7. Maintain the ethos, aims and practices of the school as set out in school policies and other school documentation.
8. Undertake other reasonable duties agreed by negotiation with the Headteacher.
Class Teacher Person Specification
Qualifications:Qualified Teacher Status
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
Knowledge of assessment and tracking pupil progress
Knowledge of formative and summative assessment
Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, effective safeguarding procedures, and a commitment to implementing these in our school
Skills and abilities:
Use formative assessment information to effectively plan for all groups of children in your class
Clear understanding of how children learn and awareness of effective teaching and learning strategies for personalised learning
Ability to work closely as part of a team
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Good behaviour management skills
Ability to be proactive, use initiative and show a creative approach when necessary
Ability to use technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning opportunities
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and other stakeholders
Professional Qualities:
Committed to own professional development
Contribute to whole school life through extra-curricular activities and PTA events
Positive and enthusiastic
High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
Commitment to being part of the team
Commitment to maintaining confidentially at all times.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A welcoming, inclusive school with a great staff team
• A commitment to supporting life/work balance
• Support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team and quality professional development
• Incredibly enthusiastic, well-behaved and motivated children
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.