Prep School Form Teacher, Upper Key Stage 2 with the option of also applying for English or Maths and Science Subject Leader role

For September 2021 we are looking for a Prep School Teacher to join our team.  There is also the option for candidates with the relevant experience and expertise to apply for the role of either English Subject Leader or Maths and Science Subject Leader.

Successful Subject Leaders will, in conjunction with the Head of Prep, set the strategic direction for their subject/s in the Prep School and ensure that excellent standards in teaching, learning and assessment are achieved from Nursery to Year 6.

As a Prep School Form Teacher, you will have particular responsibility for the education and wellbeing of a class of Key Stage 2 pupils.  Children in the Prep School are taught by their Form Teacher for the majority of subjects but are taught by specialist teachers for subjects such as Music, Languages, PE and Art.

Every member of staff at Rye St Antony is committed to ‘The Rye Way’, actively encouraging pupils to Be Ambitious, Be Curious and Be Themselves. Staff ensure that all children are enabled to reach their full potential through passionate, innovative and individualised teaching. We therefore welcome applications from teachers who demonstrate an ability and a genuine desire to see children shine and exceed their own and our expectations of them, both academically and pastorally.

Person Specification

We are seeking to appoint a Form Teacher who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a good honours degree
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children
• Has an excellent teaching record from either the state or independent sector
• Has strong KS2 subject and pedagogy knowledge, and is confident in teaching all areas of learning
• Has high expectations of pupils’ attainment, progress and behaviour
• Has effective classroom management skills
• Has a personal philosophy of teaching which reflects ‘The Rye Way’
• Has the ability to foster a love of learning
• Is keen to develop professionally and actively seeks to improve their own practice
• Has an inclusive approach to their planning and teaching
• Is self-motivated, hard-working, organised and has strong digital skills – for enhancing learning and working efficiently
• Works effectively as part of a team, building positive relationships with colleagues
• Is kind and caring and has a good rapport with children from the age of 3 to 11
• Is approachable and confident in dealing with pupils’ parents and external agencies
• Is committed to the wider life of the school

For those with the relevant experience and expertise, we are seeking to appoint an English Subject Leader / Maths and Science Subject Leader who:

• Has an up to date knowledge of strategies and initiatives regarding the teaching and learning  in their subject/s
• Has excellent subject knowledge
• Has successful teaching experience (ideally) across the primary age range
• Has a passion for teaching English or Maths and Science, developing a love of Reading and Writing
• Is an outstanding practitioner and role model in this field with proven impact
• Has excellent IT skills
• Has the ability to organise oneself, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Is able to show positive impact of own class teaching on pupils’ English / Maths and Science attainment and progress
• Has the ability to make long term improvements and impact in the teaching and learning of English across the Prep School
• Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
• Has the ability to monitor the work of others and provide effective and credible feedback leading to improvements
• Has the ability to lead, support and inspire colleagues

Key Duties of Form Teacher

All members of staff are expected to:

• Set an excellent example to all pupils and maintain high professional standards at all times
• Maintain and promote the reputation of the school
• Uphold the school’s Christian and Catholic values to nurture individuals in a kind, caring and educationally stimulating environment
• Providing cover for absent colleagues
• Maintain high standards of pupil behaviour and discipline at all times
• Teach and take full responsibility for a class, and provide an academic and pastoral overview of each pupil
• Perform duties at break, lunch and before/after school as directed by the Deputy Heads
• Commit fully to the Activities Programme by running at least two clubs a year and promote these to increase engagement of pupils and ensure they benefit from an exciting and full school life
• Ensure that all safety requirements are met and proper procedures are followed in conjunction with the EVC Co-ordinator and the Bursar
• Buy into and take an active role in the pastoral programme in school to support and develop the wellbeing of each pupil
• Be actively supportive of the procedure for recruitment and retention of pupils, attending Open Events and being involved in activities to market the school
• Attend all staff meetings, INSET days and commit to the Performance and Professional Development programme at Rye by fulfilling all CPD obligations

Teaching and Learning

Teachers are accountable for the quality of learning in their lessons and are responsible for:

• Developing a love of and curiosity for learning in all pupils
• Providing a stimulating, motivating and purposeful learning environment
• Setting high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Planning, resourcing and delivering engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils and enable rapid progress
• Selecting and making effective use of resources within lessons, including using technology to enhance learning
• Planning for differentiation taking into account all abilities and needs, adapting planning and teaching accordingly
• Maintaining excellent pupil behaviour and learning attitudes to ensure effective teaching and learning
• Implementing all curriculum policies and practices

For further details of the responsibilities of the post including the key duties of the Subject Leader, please see the full job description.

Benefits

All teachers are offered membership of the Westfield Health cash plan.

All salaried staff, full or part-time, are entitled to a fee remission, 50% for full-time staff and pro rata for part-time staff.

There is car parking on site, and the School is easily accessible by bus.

Subject to the ending of Covid-19 restrictions, at specified times, staff may use the school’s Fitness Suite, and  during Trinity Term staff may use the swimming pool at the advertised times.  Lunch for all staff is provided  during term time.

How to apply

Applications (application form, accompanying letter and full curriculum vitae) should be addressed to the Head, Miss Joanne Croft, and sent by email to the  Human Resources Manager, Ms Ellen Phelips (ephelips@ryestantony.co.uk).

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 11 May 2021 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 19 May 2021.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening.