Class Teacher

The responsibilities of a teacher are complex and extensive; catering for a wide range of children’s

needs and providing provision and organisation of a variety of learning experiences.

The teaching and curriculum should;

● Be appropriate to the children’s individual physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and social

needs, ensuring it closely matches the stages of development and abilities of the each

individual child.

● Take into account best practice as defined in the Early Years curriculum (2021), the National

Curriculum at Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2

● Provision of an appropriate and stimulating learning environment, including effective

classroom organisation which provides for efficient use and storage of necessary resources so

they can, as far as possible, be used and maintained by the children.

● Monitoring the children's work so that learning experiences and children’s progress can be

effectively monitored to ensure progression.

● Ensure display and presentation of children’s work shows the high value placed on all

children’s genuine efforts, along with the provision of interactive displays.

● Use sensitive and systematic marking of all children’s work.

● Create a lively and challenging environment in which imagination, investigation, questioning

and enquiry are apparent so that children can be helped to develop independence of thought.

● Be aware of developments in education so as to continually update and grow in professional

expertise.

● Support, maintain and develop the aims and policies of the school.

● To look for professional development opportunities and to attend courses, training sessions

etc. as appropriate, including in all school led training. Where appropriate lead training for

other staff in the school.

● To work in partnership with parents.

● To carry out break and lunchtime duties.

● To take an after school club or after school duty

● To provide Long, medium and short term planning to the Head of Pre Prep each term. The

short term planning will give more detailed lesson plans based upon the medium term

planning and include appropriate differentiation.

● To work in liaison with the other teachers so as to encompass cross-curricular teaching.

● To work in close partnership with the Early Years staff of teachers and teaching assistants.

All teachers working at The Oratory Preparatory School are expected to meet the standards below.

Outcomes

To enable the children to:

1. Behave responsibly, showing sensitivity and compassion to the needs of others;

2. Make very good progress;

3. Reach their potential;

4. Achieve excellent results

Learning

1. To develop enthusiastic and confident learners

2. To inspire each child to achieve their potential

Teaching

1. To have high expectations.

2. To know the children well.

3. To plan and implement effective strategies.

4. To meet the varied needs and aspirations of the children.

5. To maximise the use of resources.

Knowledge and Understanding

1. To keep up to date in specialist subject knowledge, the use of new technologies,

educational research and development.

2. Use the aforementioned knowledge to aid the raising of standards throughout the school.

3. Work with colleagues to develop a holistic education which blends tradition with

innovation.

Professional and Personal Skills

1. To inspire trust and confidence.

2. To show and command respect.

3. To act with integrity, discretion, courtesy and to respect confidentiality.

4. To be open minded.

5. To be a good communicator and organiser.

6. To manage time effectively.

7. To use skilful and effective questioning.

8. To actively contribute to the policies and aspirations of the school

Partnership with parents and the community (both local and global)

1. Provides parents with all relevant information especially regarding their child’s progress.

2. To seek, value and act upon parents' views.

3. Work in partnership with parents.

4. Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils at

parent/teacher evenings

5. Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in end of term

reports;

Essential Skills & Experiences

The post holder needs to be an adaptable, supportive, vigilant, positive and willing member of

staff and to enjoy working with children. The skills and attributes that follow are an important

part of the role of the teacher. The successful applicant is expected to have experience in

them and apply them, singly and in combination, in relation to each of the key areas in the job

description.

1. Relevant teaching qualification

2. Experience of teaching children

3. Be an outstanding teacher

6. Be able to run an extra-curricular activity

7. Confident and able in ICT

8. Teamwork – be able to work as part of a team, including leading Teaching Assistant and

other adults

9. Communication skills – be able to make points clearly and understand the

views of others.

10. Self-management – be able to plan time effectively and to organise themselves well.

11. Decision making skills - be able to investigate, solve problems and make decisions.

Other professional duties:

● To carry out at all times your responsibilities in compliance with The OPS staff handbook.

● To be prepared to discuss the evaluation of your work with the head of Pre-Prep.

● To review this job description following discussion as appropriate.

● From time to time, to carry out any other duties which may be reasonably required within the

general level of responsibility of this post.

● Meetings with teaching assistants take place at regular intervals.

● Weekly staff meetings.

● Individual meetings to discuss staff development are planned annually but requests for

training etc are considered at any time and all staff are encouraged to develop their talents for

the benefit of the school.

The person appointed will:

● Be fully qualified teacher

● Take responsibility for teaching in Reception, KS1 or KS2

● Endeavour to provide the best opportunities possible to inspire the children and to promote the

ethos of the school.

● Promote of the highest possible standards of behaviour, commitment and achievement by the

children.

● The ability to work as a supportive member of a team and to be flexible is essential.

● Develop the social and communication skills of the children as well providing a safe and

secure environment in which the child can learn.

● Effectively teach a class of pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording,

assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs;

● Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the

classroom;

● Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff and

parents.

● Attend weekly meetings and share your own views and ideas in order to improve the

effectiveness of the department.

The OPS reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd April (please allow a whole day)