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Primary Class Teacher - KS1

Primary Class Teacher - KS1

Langley Hall Primary Academy

Slough

  • £29,344 - £40,083 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Salary is dependant on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 January 2023

Job overview

At our School we focus on preparing children for life and our School promise is for children to be happy at school and to leave us prepared for their next stage in life as confident independent learners, with high self-esteem and a sense of responsibility and tolerance in all they do.

Langley Hall Primary Academy opened in September 2011 under the government’s free school initiative. The teaching of numeracy and literacy are a key priority and is combined with a major focus on the teaching of the Creative Arts. Our school motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘we are preparing for life’ and we fully embrace the belief that children learn best in an environment where they are happy, challenged, motivated and nurtured. We are seeking a teacher to join our very happy, motivated teaching team. Langley Hall has high aspirations for pupil progress achievement and behaviour The school has a creative arts focus and all children learn to play the violin in years 1-3 and other instruments in years 4-6 Our supportive caring ethos nurtures the development of both children and staff Good career progression possible Do you have a particular Interest in Music/Instruments? If you would like to apply, please download the essential document pack attached. If you wish to discuss the post or visit please contact us.

- Class Teacher KS1 - Reception

- Term Time Working 39 weeks

- Monday to Friday 08.15 to 16.15

- Start from April 2023

- £29,344 to £40,083

Responsible to: Heads of Schools.

Remit: To be exceptional in the carrying out of teaching and learning responsibilities for classes and groups of children within the school and to wholly embrace the school's ethos and vision to prepare children for life by raising self-esteem and developing skills such as resilience, challenge, kindness, determination, motivation and confidence.

Roles and Responsibilities

1) To teach the assigned children in a way that is imaginative, creative and inspiring, appropriate to their age and stage of development.

2) To plan teaching incorporating into activities a variety of styles and approaches to ensure that consideration is given to preferred learning styles.

3) To ensure the safety of all children, young people and vulnerable adults within the school. To complete the annual Safeguarding training and understand and comply with all Safeguarding policies and practices.

4) To reflect on the teaching methods used to ensure that they are effective in promoting learning and encouraging curiosity. To make self reflective judgements on teaching against the school's remit that all teaching must be imaginative, creative and inspiring.

5) To monitor pupils learning, asking for regular feedback from line managers, other colleagues, pupils and parents.

6) To source resources that will enhance teaching and learning and regularly seek to utilise these in lessons.

7) To organise suitable educational visits to enhance teaching and learning.

8) To provide feedback to the Education Director and the Heads of Schools and on pupil progress.

9) To promote the areas of teaching that the teacher is responsible for so that they are seen as areas of strength and allow children to develop their knowledge and understanding to the very highest level.

10) To help to develop the curriculum in the areas in which they teach.

11) To provide written reports on pupil progress that will be fed into the pupils termly school reports.

12) To create an inspiring creative learning environment that will enhance childrens learning experience. This includes the provision of an inviting reading area.

13) To report any Health & Safety or Safeguarding issues that may be of concern.

14) To access the school intranet on a daily basis, keeping up to date with policy and procedure changes and reading school news.

15) To take an active part in organising and attending all parents meetings, information events, open days, school trips and holidays, concerts and plays as notified by the school calendar.

16) To find ways to help parents and children from challenging backgrounds, being prepared to go the extra mile to meet their needs.

17) To use, work closely with the schools SENCO to apply problem solving strategies to overcome challenges with pupils and their parents, ensuring that all communication is clear and has positive outcomes.

18) To work effectively as part of a team, understanding the role that is played by yourself and others.

19) To work at forming good relationships with pupils, parents, work colleagues and other professionals, understanding the important part this plays in creating a community of people with a common purpose who value and respect the rights of others as well as themselves.

20) Any other reasonable duties as directed by their line manager or members of the Senior Management team.

Attached documents

About Langley Hall Primary Academy

Langley Hall Primary Academy opened in September 2011 under the government’s free school initiative. The teaching of numeracy and literacy are a key priority and is combined with a major focus on the teaching of the Creative Arts. Our school motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘we are preparing for life’ and we fully embrace the belief that children learn best in an environment where they are happy, challenged, motivated and nurtured. 

· Langley Hall has high aspirations for pupil progress achievement and behaviour

· The school has a creative arts focus and all children learn to play the violin in years 1-3 and other instruments in years 4-6

· Our supportive caring ethos nurtures the development of both children and staff

· Good career progression possible

Safer Recruitment Statement

Langley Hall Primary Academy is a KCS School (Keeping Children Safe) and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Langley Hall Primary Academy expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure & Barring Service for a "disclosure". We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to celebrating the diversity and continued professional development of all our staff.

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