Primary Class Teacher/English Subject Leader

Primary Class Teachers are responsible for delivering the highest possible standards of education - socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, and ensuring that each child in their class makes the maximum possible progress based on their potential and within the ethos and policies of the School.

Role

In addition to classroom teacher responsibilities, the successful candidate will be the subject lead for English across the Primary School. In conjunction with the Primary Leadership Team, the Mathematics Subject Leader will set the strategic direction for Mathematics in the Primary School to ensure that excellent standards in teaching, learning and assessment as well as smooth transition and progression are achieved all across the division, from Nursery to Grade 5.

Essential Requirements

• A teaching qualification (ie UK’S PGCE, Bachelor of Education, QTS) recognized in Canada, UK or USA
• Minimum 2 years class teaching experience
• Familiarity with the Ontario Elementary curriculum, the National curriculum of England, or IB’s PYP framework
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educate the whole child
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not a first language
• Capable of correct professional etiquette and courtesy with students, staff, and parents
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility and proactivity to participate constructively in school activities
• Acceptance to undergo criminal checks and child protection screening
• Appropriate references from current and previous employer, corroborated by personal phone calls made to each referee

Subject Leader Responsibilities

• To be accountable for securing the highest standards of student achievement across the English curriculum through effective monitoring and evaluation.
• To formulate and review all policy documentation linked to CSM Curriculum as set out in the School Development Plan, in full consultation with the SLT and teaching staff.
• To use data analysis effectively to inform policies, teaching and learning and whole school improvement.
• To interrogate termly data, identify areas of poor performance and take effective action to remedy and eradicate underachievement.
• To write an English action plan as part of the School Development Plan and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan on an annual basis
• To collaborate with and support teachers in ensuring progression and continuity across Grades
• To advise and inform staff about assessment, recording and reporting procedures within the school and new information/resources/guidance
• To assist the Principal and Head of Primary in the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning in English throughout the school through teaching and learning observations, team teaching and work scrutiny, where appropriate
• To lead staff development sessions for teaching and support staff as agreed with the Headteacher
• To attend courses and meetings as appropriate and to evaluate and report back to staff on the essential issues covered
• To audit, order, organise and allocate resources throughout the school, both in classrooms and in resources areas
• To take an active role in organising special curriculum events as agreed with the Principal and Head of Primary
• To provide information for the Governing Body at School Improvement Meetings.
• To maintain a well organised and up to date Subject Leader File.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within the framework of CSM’s aims and principles, curriculum, organization, policies and guidelines and ensure their effective implementation
• Work in liaison and co-operation with other members of staff, parents, management and local community
• Attend all assemblies, staff meetings, Parent/Teacher meetings, planning and preparation days as scheduled
• Responsible for the supervision of the work of teaching assistants and supply teachers
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time
• Be responsible for teaching materials and classroom equipment and participate in the review and on the allocation of these resources within the school
• Ensure that classroom and hallway displays are well presented and maintained, in content and aesthetics
• Maintain accurate data records in the school systems
• Interact on a professional and productive level of relationship with colleagues and the School community and promote mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school
• Build and maintain co-operative relationships with parents, and communicate with them on children’s learning and progress, paying close attention to special skills and talents as well as to problems or difficulties
• Support new members of staff and supply teachers with the school’s policy and guidelines, and to assist them in practical implementation when appropriate
• Participate in in-service workshops, meetings, sessions and activities with other members of staff
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner based upon monitoring procedures adhered to within the school
• Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring home tasks are presented comprehensively and detail how parents can assist their children
• Treat parents with respect and in a professional manner at all times and go through the proper channels of school communication, using line managers if necessary
• At the request of the Principal it may be required that teachers give a presentation to parents e.g. Parent Information Meetings, Literacy or Math Workshops, etc.
• Work with curriculum leaders to ensure that there is continuity across grade group and phase

Personal Attributes

• High level of personal integrity
• Flexible and positive at work
• Well organised with excellent time-management skills
• Adaptable to a fast paced environment
• Able to work under pressure while remaining calm
• Willing to take on multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Team player