What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking teachers who:
• Have in-depth understanding of excellent teaching
• Are reflective and keen to develop their practice
• Are enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Are committed to teamwork
• Believe in developing the whole child
• Are keen to use CPD to move their practice forward
The successful candidate will be:-
• Degree educated
• Have QTS and have relevant primary experience
• Self-motivated and an excellent communicator
• Ready to continue learning
Planning and Teaching
• To be responsible for the classes and groups assigned to you by the Headteacher.
• To teach effectively with skill and sensitivity.
• To ensure that a high standard of education is maintained at all times and pupils engage with their learning.
• To plan, prepare and deliver learning experiences appropriate to the needs of the learners in line with the school curriculum.
• To ensure teaching is clear, effectively communicated and lessons are appropriately structured.
• To develop independent learners with positive learning attitudes and behaviours.
• To ensure that all groups of pupils have their learning needs met.
• To ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
Classroom Management
• To ensure the classroom is a stimulating learning environment with well-presented displays and working walls linked to relevant class work.
• To promote good order and discipline in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• To promote the general well-being of pupils and ensure that social and emotional aspects of learning are effective.
• To develop strong pastoral support for pupils.
Monitoring, Assessment and Recording
• To record, assess and evaluate each pupil’s progress in accordance with statutory requirements and school policy.
• To use data effectively to track children’s progress.
• To contribute to the annual programme of school self-evaluation.
• Moderation of learning and achievements.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Positive schools that are open to new ideas and keen to develop further
• Happy, friendly and motivated children
• Inclusive schools where achievement is celebrated
• Supportive staff, parents and governors
• A commitment to staff development
• Opportunities to work closely alongside other schools in the Trust
• Appropriate resources, environment and support
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Strong school partnerships within NEST
• Opportunity to sign up to CSSC Benefits and Blue Light Card discounts
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.