Class Teacher (fixed term contract)

We are seeking to appoint a creative, dynamic, and enthusiastic Class Teacher who has high expectations and strives to help children meet these expectations. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and experience required to teach reading and writing to a high standard, along with an enthusiasm for teaching all primary subjects. The successful applicant will have knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding practice. 

Professional Responsibilities

• To deliver and teach well-structured lessons

• To teach, according to their educational need, the pupils assigned, setting and marking work

• To adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, knowing when to differentiate appropriately and to a high standard

• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils

• To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• To enable pupils to explore topics for themselves and foster an environment for pupils to solve problems independently

• To manage pupil behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

• To demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

• To give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking

• To be familiar with a range of resources suitable for individual or group settings, and use them to motivate pupils within their learning

• To ensure the classroom is a safe environment for children, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high and safety procedures are implemented

• To use the classroom to create an effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of each subject

• To liaise with appropriate members of the pastoral team should you have concerns of pupil wellbeing, safety, or behaviour, and follow school record keeping and procedures

General Responsibilities

• To attend Key Stage meetings when requested

• To contribute to staff meetings, Open Days and other such functions as required in line with school protocols

• To comply with school supervision rotas as appropriate

• To set a good example in terms of spoken English, attendance, and punctuality

• To ensure that you are dressed appropriately, in line with the staff dress code

• To undertake such training as may be reasonably required by the school

• To fulfil professional responsibilities by making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

• To undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Principal