Head of Early Years Curriculum / Early Years Teacher

Thames British School Warsaw is offering an exciting opportunity to

exceptional teachers to join our school community and participate in

our school’s development. 

Main responsibilities

- To implement and monitor teaching and learning according to the

objectives of the National Curriculum for England and Early Years

Foundation Stage.

- To teach and educate students to achieve their potential according to

their individual needs and abilities.

- To monitor, guide and support other teachers in teaching in

compliance with the objectives of the National Curriculum for England

and Early Years Foundation Stage.

- To cooperate with Heads of Curriculum in other TBS campuses in order

to establish, plan, implement and monitor a common program and

teaching approach.

- To lead or help to organise workshops for other teachers on topics

related to implementing the National Curriculum for England and Early

Years Foundation Stage (e.g. using the online/offline resources;

planning activities e.t.c.).

- To provide lists of resources needed for implementing the curriculum.

- To cooperate with the Head of school in: teaching staff recruitment,

teaching staff assessment, creating school policies.

Organisational Culture

- To keep documentation in accordance with school policy and Polish law.

- To nurture a culture where teachers view themselves as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners.

- To work with Teaching and Learning Assistants to ensure the most effective use of their time.

- To ensure disciplined behaviour from pupils, using school reward and sanction systems to enforce rules and procedures.

Teaching and Learning

- To plan, prepare and deliver lessons to all pupils.

- To target teaching to the educational needs, abilities and achievement potential of individuals and groups.

- To adopt and work towards the implementation of the school development plan of the Thames British School Group and the Park Szczęśliwicki campus.

- To provide one extra-curricular activity per week.

- To maintain a tidy and orderly classroom.

- To change displays every half term.

- To participate in school assemblies and celebrations of learning activities.

- To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Assessment

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

- To provide ongoing communication of the pupil’s progress and targets to the pupils.

- To update parents on the progress of their child.

- To provide oral and written formative and summative assessment.

Wellbeing and Support

- To promote the well-being of children.

- To provide guidance and support.

- To provide pastoral care.

Professional Conduct and Communication

- To communicate, consult and cooperate with other members of staff.

- To participate in staff, group or other meetings related to the school.

- To ensure the safe custody and optimum use of equipment, including instructing and monitoring pupils in this area.

- To dress appropriately, according to the school dress code.

Professional Development

- To review and evaluate on one’s own teaching and learning.

- To inform the Head of School about professional development activities undertaken and courses attended.

- To participate in CPD opportunities provided by the school.

- To contribute to the professional development of newly-inducted teachers.