KS2 Teacher

We are seeking an experienced, caring and dedicated Teacher.  The role will predominantly teach core subjects in Year 3-6 in their first year but the ability to teach sports or work as a Form Teacher would be desirable.  Please note applications will be considered on receipt.  Interviews will take place from Tuesday 24 May 2022.

To create a happy, enthusiastic and industrious attitude in the classroom.

To encourage children to put their own effort into learning and so gain a true sense of achievement.

To make sure each child progresses at a rate that is fair to expect.

To teach the class the main academic subjects i.e. Mathematics, English, Science, Learning for Life (PSHEE/PSED), History, Geography and Religious Education or a specified Specialised Subject. 

To prepare children for 11+ Common Entrance Examinations in English, Maths and Science and Scholarship Papers.

To follow schemes of work which have been laid down for the year and to review these regularly.

To encourage opportunities for the children to enjoy creative activities in and out of the classroom, i.e. Art, Design and Technology, Drama and Music.

To create a lively, stimulating classroom through relevant displays of children’s work.

To keep a record of lessons planned and taught through each term, within and beyond the aims and expectations of the National Curriculum.

To mark the children’s recorded work thoroughly and systematically (see Marking Policy).

To keep records of individual progress in all subjects.

To meet with colleagues each week to discuss and appraise what is being achieved and to plan ahead.

To arrange and go on educational visits (including overnight residential trips) with the class when these are relevant to the class work.  

To write individual reports on each child regularly as required.

To be accessible to parents during term time so that they can be guided on and reassured about their child’s progress.

To organise and be present at Parents’ Evenings, to be at the Open Mornings and Parents’ Afternoons.

To attend in-service training days whenever they are held in school.

To attend Staff, Section and Subject Meetings when they are held.

To be prepared to go on day and residential courses if they are relevant to the work being covered in school.

To look after the pastoral/social welfare of each pupil.

To do extra duties as directed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), e.g. Lunch or playground duties and/or After School Care.

To organise, where applicable, Class Assemblies or help with the annual Year Group Play.

To take Section Assemblies when required.

To support the school’s pastoral care of the children through being a Form Teacher (if required) and Buddy Group Leader.