Skinners' Kent Primary School Classroom Teacher

Skinners' Kent Primary School is seeking a Classroom Teacher

We are looking for a highly motivated and highly effective Classroom Teacher wishing to join an excellent team of teachers and staff who are committed to raising standards and expectations. The successful candidate will be a hardworking, creative, energetic, excellent classroom practitioner. They will have the capacity to help us establish a vibrant learning environment, and a culture of enthusiasm for learning. Their professionalism and dedication will enable our pupils to achieve more than they believe possible.

Post: Class Teacher (Full time, Permanent, 30.08.2024)

Salary: Main Pay Scale (Dependent on experience)

Responsible to: Headteacher SKPS

Responsible for: Teaching and learning, planning and preparation of lessons, assessment and data input and a

whole school subject leadership area (subject to

experience)

Working Pattern: Refer to School teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

Key Relationships: Leadership Group; Classroom Teachers; Teaching Assistants: Associate Staff; Parents/Carers

Purpose of the Job:

Have a regard to the curriculum for the school, with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils:

• Planning and preparing lessons.

• Teaching, according to their educational needs, the assigned pupils, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in school and elsewhere.

• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• To implement National Curriculum, policies and strategic plans.

• To liaise with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum.

• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the KS1 or KS2 curriculum through a collaborative approach.

• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems.

• To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters .

• To promote the health and safety, general progress and well being of the individuals within assigned classes.

• To communicate and consult with the parents of pupils.

• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings.

• To encourage the team spirit in SKPS.

• To contribute to the subject leadership and extra curricular activities programme of the school.

• To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the SKPS and the wider community.

• To work with Specialist Teachers and Leadership Team from the Multi Academy Trust.

• To meet all requirements as appropriate of the Teachers’ Standards (attached as Appendices to this document).

Additional duties:

• Attend team meetings and staff meetings as required.

• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.

• Understand and apply school policies and report all concerns to the Deputy Designated Child Protection Officer.

• Engage in relevant continuous professional development opportunities and performance development opportunities and performance management.

• Develop positive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.

• Develop constructive relationships and liaison between senior leaders/teaching staff and between senior leaders/teaching staff and associate staff.

• To undertake other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Headteacher recognising that the duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

See the Job Pack for further details.

We will also offer:

• An exciting and vibrant place of work
• Gym facilities
• Local Authority reward scheme
• High quality continued professional development
• A valuable pension package
• EV charging station

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.