Year 1 Teacher

Wetherby Kensington is currently looking for a career minded and enthusiastic Year 1 teacher to join our team as soon as possible.   

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th November at 4pm.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1) To plan, prepare, and implement the agreed school curriculum to cater for the needs of all children within the assigned class and any other class taught.

2) To provide a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children within the class.

3) To conduct lessons according to the agreed policy and syllabus.

4) To be able to use the Animaphonics programme to teach phonics and to integrate this with the handwriting scheme.

5) To observe and evaluate the progress of each child and to record this progress as defined by the school.

6) To provide pastoral support for the class, ensuring each child is given the opportunity to reach their potential, and be alert to any signs of emotional distress. 

7) To efficiently mark and comment upon the pupil’s work as defined in the school policy.

8) To assess and evaluate pupils’ progress using the school’s agreed monitoring and assessment procedures. 

9) To create an engaging, stimulating and relevant learning environment through displays and classroom organisation.

10) To set clear expectations for support staff and learners with regard to learning objectives and next steps for future progress in this regard.

11) To maintain discipline in accordance with school policies at all times and to encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour and approach to school life.

12) To have exceptional behaviour management skills in order to meet the demands of the Year 1 curriculum and school life.

13) To set homework, according to the homework policy, and to mark it with comments that will be helpful to both the pupil and parent.

14) To maintain cordial and informative relationships with parents. 

15) To provide support for the children in a broad range of situations both on and off-site.

16) To work as part of a team with the teachers and assistants within the assigned year group and the rest of the school staff. 

17) To liaise with other teachers in the school to ensure continuity between classes and departments. 

18) To be able to lead and manage the implementation of digital literacy across the school as well as having experience in this important area of learning.

OTHER DUTIES

1) To attend all staff meetings, parent evenings (as appropriate), INSET (internal and external as requested).

2) To participate in (and where appropriate contribute to) the general well-being of the staff and school so as to maintain and improve the performance of the school for the benefit of all concerned.

3) To support the pupils and school as a whole, by attending school productions, functions and any events as requested.

4) To keep abreast of all policies of the school and to be aware of problems with individual pupils so that communication between colleagues for their general well-being is consistent and thorough. 

5) To prepare school reports, on each boy taught, at the end of the autumn and summer term. Prepare reports for educational psychologists, other schools and for any other body/organisation as requested by the Headmistress. 

6) To share in the responsibility for covering colleagues in their absence.

7) To keep parents and pupils informed of all school notices and special events.

8) To comply with all legal requirements such as register of attendance and health and safety regulations.

9) To carry out tasks as delegated by the Headmistress or senior leadership team.

10) To attend professional development courses to further knowledge and expertise as and when appropriate.

11) The teacher shall devote the whole of their working time and attention to the affairs of the school and shall not undertake any extraneous activities which could in the opinion of the Headmistress, interfere with the efficient discharge of the teacher’s duties at school.

12) Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact in the school. It is your responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. If at any time you identify any instance that a child or young person is at risk you must report your concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Head.

Suitable candidates will:

1) Be a fully qualified teacher.

2) Be excellent classroom practitioners who value children.

3) Be able to teach phonics and handwriting using the Animaphonics scheme.

4) Have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of the teaching year group curriculum.

5) Be IT literate and able to use interactive whiteboard technology.

6) To be able to lead the implementation of digital literacy in the school.