KS1/KS2 Primary Class Teacher

 We are looking for enthusiastic KS1 and KS2 Primary Class Teachers who are willing to work alongside a great team in a vibrant school. NQTs are welcome to apply.    

The Federation and Academy

Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College provides a safe, rigorous and challenging learning environment for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds. Our expectations are high in terms of pupil progress and achievement, and behaviour. In February 2014 we received our third consecutive Ofsted grade of ‘Outstanding’. We are seeking an ambitious and committed educationalist to support this exceptional primary school. 

The role

To raise the standards of attainment of the pupils in their class and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet the varying learning and social needs. To maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.    

Key responsibilities and objectives of the job:

• Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors
• Ensure that the current national conditions of employment for school teachers are met
• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines
• Support initiatives decided by the principal, head of primary phase and staff
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks
• Be creative in providing imaginative learning opportunities for pupils in the class
• Work effectively with year group and phase partners to plan dynamic and effective learning schemes
• To be instrumental in developing a stimulating and engaging curriculum for pupils within a phase group and learning and teaching team
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy
• To monitor and review the quality of learning and teaching, ensuring that pupils make good progress
• To promote a 3-18 culture and integration across phases wherever possible
• Be innovative in the use of ICT and a range of other resources to provide excellent and personalised learning
• Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Participate in meetings to ensure the best provision for individual pupils is assured to meet their specific needs
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom
• Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers