KS2 Class Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-educated person who has had experience of working with young children and works with equal efficacy independently and as part of a team.

Pembridge Hall is undergoing a dynamic period of development in which innovative thinking is encouraged and every teacher’s contribution is valued. 

Pembridge Hall is an independent girls’ preparatory school (ages 4 – 11) of 460 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. Pembridge prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations.  

Inspired and Pembridge Hall are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Inspired schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance and pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any candidate is confirmed in post. Staff will be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish effective relationships with colleagues and set a good example through personal and professional conduct. 
• Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and school events. 
• Provide bespoke communication with parents over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional. 
• Contribute to raising standards of attainment by preparing and teaching stimulating and energetic lessons of a high standard and according to pupils’ needs. 
• Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to develop self-esteem and interpersonal skills. 
• Identify clear learning objectives and outcomes, building on prior attainment, with appropriate challenge.  
• Maintain school monitoring, assessment and record-keeping systems. 
• In line with school policy, mark, monitor and assess pupils’ work and set targets for progress. 

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Note: Full job description will be provided at Interview Stage. This job description is indicative of the duties and responsibilities of the post but does not form part of any contract of employment. All jobs within the school evolve over time and their features vary from year to year.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Honours degree in a relevant subject 
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 
• Middle leadership professional development courses attended 
• Experience of teaching children in the age range appropriate to the post 
• Experience of teaching in the independent school sector
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children 
• Experience of working with children who have Special Educational Needs 
• Able to use an appropriate range of teaching and learning strategies 
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve pupil performance 
• A confident and competent user of ICT 
• Ability to use student assessment data to raise standards 
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents 
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in relevant subjects. 
• Knowledge of how ICT can be used in teaching to enhance student learning 
• Knowledge of National Curriculum EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.