Key Stage 2 Teacher at Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School

Job Title: Key Stage 2 Teacher at Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School

Job Purpose: To inspire, encourage and empower our pupils to achieve their very best, and provide an environment where independence and self-confidence is fostered in order for our pupils to develop both academically and socially.

Reporting Line: Head of the Girls’ Prep School

Start Date: September 2023 

Tenure: Maternity Cover, part-time – 4 days per week

Salary: Competitive – based on the Surbiton High School Pay Scale

Application Deadline: 8:00am, Thursday 20 April 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing: 24 April 2023

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• To teach all subjects as required to a class of pupils, undertaking all of the duties expected of a class teacher.
• To provide inspiring educational opportunities for all pupils.
• To be a passionate teacher who is inspired by the opportunity to bring learning to life in the classroom.
• To be committed to academic excellence and develop and implement programmes of study to ensure that each pupil develops at a good pace, fully understanding the spectrum of ability within the class, delivering lessons of a high and challenging standard, which are skillfully scaffolded for those who may need it.
• To teach any required subjects to other groups and classes, as reasonably required.
• To maintain a good up-to-date knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and assessment procedures, as well as understanding current research on the theme of teaching and learning.
• To use a range of technology and software appropriate to the year group.
• To provide a stimulating learning environment through display, that is routinely maintained.
• To maintain full and informative records efficiently.
• To document planning for the short, medium and long term.

Pastoral

• To care deeply about every pupil in the School, getting to know their personalities and supporting them to be the best that they can be, taking responsibility for their welfare and social well-being.
• To support a growth mindset amongst pupils, enabling them to grow in confidence and take risks with their learning.
• To be prepared to take on the role of Form Tutor, which will encompass academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities. Tutors have oversight of their tutees’ general well-being and academic progress, and they are the first point of contact for parents.

Values

• To conduct yourself in an appropriate professional manner at all times, supporting and fostering the aims and safeguarding policies of the School.
• To be aligned to the School’s values and ethos by promoting the School’s ethos of ‘May Love Always Lead Us’ and ‘The Best in Everyone’.

Professional Development

• To take an active role in developing skills, behaviours and attributes which contribute to ongoing learning, as well as benefitting the children and the School .
• To contribute, as appropriate, to departmental policies, schemes of work, digital learning and other resources as well as development planning.
• To attend relevant CPD training each year.
• To participate in the annual performance review, appraisal and development programme.

General

• To uphold the School’s code of conduct and the values of Surbiton High School.
• To maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils and be active in implementing the School’s policies for rewards and sanctions.
• To attend formal parents’ evenings and maintain effective communication with parents, as appropriate.
• To support colleagues as necessary and cooperatively to work as part of a team, attending all meetings and INSET.
• To undertake duties before, during and after school as required.
• To participate in co-curricular school activities, including clubs and residential field trips.
• To attend school functions as required.
• To develop effective professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• To keep the Head fully informed of any significant developments concerning any pupil.
• To carry out any such duties as may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications

• Good Honours degree
• A postgraduate teaching qualification
• Evidence of further relevant professional development
• ECTs welcomed

Skills

• The ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
• Excellent organisational, administrative and technology skills

Experience

• Experience of teaching the national curriculum or ISEB at Key Stage 2
• A proven track record of delivering on academic performance both in terms of attainment and progress
• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
• Experience of collaborating with colleagues

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives
• Knowledge of Computing would be an advantage

Personal Qualities

• A passionate practitioner who loves teaching
• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• Positive rapport with pupils

Attitudes

• A team player with leadership qualities and a reflective and flexible approach
• Organised, energetic and able to self-direct
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life
• Ability to think creatively and imaginatively
• Committed to Surbiton High School’s ethos

Please see the attached document for the full Job description and Person specification

To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3045131?cid=1567

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service and Online/Social media Searches

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email 

recruitment@surbitonhigh.com