Vacancies

Please see below any vacancies we currently have:

KS2 CLASS TEACHER - PERMANENT

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY SCALE: M1-M5

ECTs welcome to apply

REPORTS TO: Head Teacher

CLOSING DATE: Monday 19^th May at 9am

SCHOOL VISITS: Call school office for an appointment

INTERVIEWS: Thursday 22^nd May

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL SCHOOL STAFF

To carry out school policy as documented and/or as directed by the Head Teacher

To present the school in a positive way in the community

To respect the confidential nature of all information acquired in the performance of the job either verbally or in writing

To work in a responsible and safe manner, paying attention Health & Safety procedures operating within the school.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Teach a class of pupils with specified age range & ability

As required to act as a curriculum leader for one National Curriculum subject, or support an established leader or to be part of a curriculum team

Bring new ideas and a progressive outlook to implementing and developing the curriculum

Form excellent relationships with parents/carers

Have an in-depth knowledge and confidence to deal with the pupils’ health needs and the implications these can have on the individual pupils education

To be able to work closely with other professionals

To manage up to 4 support staff and special needs midday activity assistant

To share the workload, to some extent, that is involved with the personal care of the pupils. This will involve manual handling and intimate care such as feeding, toileting and medication, including tube feeding, catheterisation etc. Training will be given in these areas.

GENERAL DUTIES

As specified in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and to continue to meet the standards required for Qualified Teacher Status.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

To have knowledge of and keep up to date with changes in SEN education, National Curriculum and where appropriate the variety of other curriculum pathways and the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education.

To be able to articulate the school’s vision and Curriculum Statement of Intent
Select and make good use of IT skills for classroom and management support.

Understand and know how data, appropriate to a pupils’ need can be used to set clear targets for pupil’s achievement.

To have full knowledge of each pupil’s specific need including, physical, medical, communication, EHCP milestones and outcomes etc

To ensure that pupils are kept safe and all safeguarding policy is carefully followed.

PLANNING, TEACHING AND CLASS MANAGEMENT

Plan and teach in relation to the school’s curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum and Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education

Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge, and be responsible for the day to day organisation of the class.

Ensure effective teaching of whole class, groups and individuals, establishing high expectations of behaviour and attainment, so that teaching objectives are met.

Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure sound learning and discipline and maintain a safe environment in which pupils feel confident. To adhere to the school behaviour policy.

To use a variety of teaching and learning styles that fully meet the needs of each pupil whilst keep all pupils engaged.

Be familiar with the Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support of pupils with special educational needs.

To plan, monitor and evaluate the work of teaching support staff.

To prepare class timetables, medium term and weekly plans and pupil passports for pupils in the class, which take account of the pupil’s Education Health Care Plans.

Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness and to be a learner.

MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, RECORDING, REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Assess and record each pupil’s progress systematically with reference to the schools current practice, including the social progress of each child and use the results to inform planning.

Monitor class work and homework, providing constructive feedback and setting targets for future planning.

Provide reports on individual progress to the Head Teacher and parents as required.

To be responsible for completing the annual review of each pupil within the class. This includes setting new milestones and if appropriate end of Key Stage outcomes.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and parents.

Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Take responsibility for your own professional development and to participate in appraisal arrangements.

CURRICULUM RESPONSIBILITY

To be Subject Leader for the areas of: (if required)

To be the lead professional for a subject area.

To prepare, implement and evaluate an Action Plan for this area.

To be responsible for developing and monitoring policy and developing the curriculum in these areas. This will include advising on appropriate programmes of work, recording and assessment and the organisation of resources in this area.

To keep abreast of current developments in this curriculum area and to communicate these to staff including providing appropriate CPD to other members of staff

To ensure that the school meets all legislative requirements in this area.

To assist in the organisation of staff development programmes in this area.

To monitor and evaluate the quality of education being provided in this area through developmental drop in’s via subject peer review, monitoring of teachers/school planning and scrutiny of pupils work, providing monitoring reports as appropriate.

To scrutinise data to ensure all pupils are making good or better progress and to address dips in performance in consultation with staff teams.

To attend any relevant network meeting including Orchard Community Trust subject leader networks

To enhance the curriculum by providing whole school enrichment opportunities

To keep SLT/Governing Body regularly appraised and updated about the standards of education in and across the school.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The future developments of the post will be dependent on the interests and abilities of the post holder.

The post holder will be contracted to the school and although based in one class as described, may be required to work in any area of the school, should the needs of pupils/school require this. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake any duties, or teach any other age ranges, as may from time to time be required by the Head Teacher.

Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing at vacancies@stmarks.orchardct.org.uk

CLASS TEACHER FOR PPA AND COVER - FIXED TERM

CLASS TEACHER FOR PPA AND COVER

FIXED TERM

HOURS: Full Time (fixed term for 1 year in the first instance)