Key Stage 2 Teacher

Job Title: Key Stage 2 Teacher

Reporting to: Junior School Head

Job Purpose: To inspire and motivate children and be able to stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in Key Stage 2

The applicant will be expected to teach children of all abilities from Year 3 to Year 6

This is a non-residential appointment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To have prime responsibility for the educational development and pastoral care of the children within your care

• To teach according to their timetable, ensuring that lessons are planned, ordered and effective. Lessons will have clear teaching objectives and maintain pace, motivation and challenge 

• To know, understand and follow the  Key Stage 2 curriculum

• To set tasks which challenge pupils in line with growth mind-set and ensure high levels of interest in lessons and prep

• To use a variety of teaching methods to ensure effective learning.

• To be aware of the need to differentiate work and challenges according to the ability of the pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations of all and taking full account of any Special Educational Needs

• To encourage children to take responsibility for their learning.

• To monitor the academic progress of each child in the class. Work will be marked effectively and clear feedback given to pupils. Targets will be set and reviewed regularly.

• To provide informative written reports on pupils’ work and progress

• To maintain high levels of communication with parents regarding both pastoral and academic issues

• To have appropriate and challenging expectations.

• To support and develop children’s learning.

• To ensure there is a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment for children. The classroom area will be maintained in good order and with excellent display work

• To be supportive of the School’s aims, agreed teaching styles, methods of assessment and other policies

• To work as part of a team, in harmony with and for the furtherance of the School’s ethos and declared educational aims and priorities

• To liaise closely with the Junior School Head in reviewing, revising and implementing policies to ensure teaching and learning are the best they can be.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake supervision duties as required

• To attend regular weekly staff meetings

• To attend Parents’ Meetings and all school activities, both in and out of school, as appropriate (including INSET)

• To participate in the School appraisal programme

• Contribute to the marketing and promotion of the School to prospective pupils and parents

• Relate to children in an atmosphere of trust, openness and ambition and to encourage a climate of mutual respect

• To make a full and active contribution to the extra-curricular life of the School

• To uphold the policies of the School

As a boarding and day school we maintain the traditions of boarding, working an extended teaching day. 

In addition to subject teaching, the new member of staff will be a Tutor. This pastoral role, played by each member of the teaching staff, is considered to be very important at Queen Mary’s. Members of the teaching staff are expected to perform a duty one night a week until 17:45

Pupil Profiles are written for every pupil at the end of each half term.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold a high quality university degree in a recognised academic discipline

• Have a teaching qualification

• Be an outstanding teacher

• High professional standards to act as a role model

• Support for the School’s traditions and Christian foundation

• Act with integrity and  honesty

• Evidence of either being or having the potential to be an excellent teacher

• The ability to inspire and motivate children, able to stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in Key Stage 2

• Develop pupil confidence, self-esteem, determination and behaviour

• Provide good support to the various activities of the School through ability and willingness to make a significant contribution to the extra-curricular programme

• Clear and effective communication skills

• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development

• Be able to work effectively with all members of the School community 

• High levels of organisation

• Support the benefits of an all-girls, all-round education in a boarding environment

• Be a highly credible ambassador for the School

• Work effectively and embrace change with vigour, good humour and tact

• Be innovative, imaginative and, embrace change

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

This appointment is in regulated activity.

The following particulars do not form any part of an offer of employment.  Terms and conditions, which will incorporate the Staff Handbook and contract of employment, will be documented in due course to the successful candidate.

● The Key Stage 2 Teacher is appointed by the Head, subject to enhanced DBS clearance and receipt of two satisfactory references  

● The appointee will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment health questionnaire (and medical examination where applicable), the costs of which will be met by the School

● This is a full time role, and a highly competitive salary will be paid for this role, dependent on qualifications and experience.  Paid in monthly instalments in arrears from the agreed date of the appointment and inclusive of holiday pay; no over-time is paid.

● The appointee will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal process

● The appointee is required to give the School two term’s notice of their intention to leave this post

● The appointment is subject to a 3 month probationary period which may be extended following a performance review  

● Additional benefits will include a significant fee discount for children to be educated at Queen Mary’s School (subject to places being available and all relevant admissions criteria being met). 

● Meals will be provided free of charge during term time hours of work. 

● The School is part of the Teachers Pension Scheme. 

All employees of Queen Mary’s are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons and must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of this post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, this must be reported to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Queen Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.