Primary / Foundation Years Teacher

Primary / Foundation Years Teacher 

Salary: £33,500 - £47,000

Main Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of a teacher is to ensure the effective learning of pupils being taught. Teachers are also required to contribute to the wider success of the school. All teachers are a tutor group who are responsible for providing effective pastoral care, to support their social and emotional progress as well as their learning. They are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils by:

Establishing a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, ingrained in mutual respect

Setting goals that stretch and challenge ALL pupils

Demonstrating consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils – leading by example.

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils by:

Being accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of the pupils you teach (alongside other staff where applicable). You will be required to teach 1:1, or a class of 3-4 Young People.

Being aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these, wrapping the curriculum around the individual pupils.

Guiding pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs

Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how these impacts on teaching

To report and record pupil’s attainment, progress and results of assessments within the school’s recording and reporting structure.

Use data and teacher records to set aspirational targets and plan challenging activities.

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge by:

Having a good knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, utilising and maintaining pupils’ interest in the subject(s), and addressing misunderstandings

Demonstrating a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas

Demonstrating an understanding of and taking responsibility for promoting good standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject may be and applying cross curricular links wherever possible in planning and teaching.

Plan and teach well-structured lessons by:

Imparting knowledge and developing understanding through effective use of lesson time

Promoting a love of learning

Reflecting systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching

Contributing to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s), and/or within a pupil’s individual scheme of work.

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils by:

Knowing when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively

To set clear learning objectives, writing Schemes of work, medium term planning and short-term planning

Ensure pupils you teach have their Individual Learning Programmes updated in line with the school systems

Having a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit our pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these – Following strategies/interventions designed by our Wellbeing team

Demonstrating and awareness of the physical, social and academic development of children and knowing how to adapt teaching to support our pupils’ education at different stages of their development and emotional state

Make accurate and productive use of assessment by:

To mark, assess and return pupils’ work in line with the school Evidence for Learning system, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement.

Making use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress

Using relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

Giving pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encouraging them to respond to the feedback

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment by:

Having clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and taking responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school

Having high expectations of behaviour, using our behaviour wave system accordingly to help support our pupils, embracing the culture of ‘catching our pupils being good’

Lead by example – show our pupils what we expect from them, positive behaviour and good manners

Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary

Contribute to self-evaluation by:

Contributing to the completion of the current school evaluation processes as required

Professional development and performance appraisal:

Attend all CPD days and training as required

Review own professional development and identify training needs

Take part in the school’s performance appraisal programme and be committed to improving own practice

Act upon advice and feedback and be open to coaching and mentoring

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities by:

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

developing effective professional relationships with colleagues

Taking responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

Communicating effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being

Sharing in the celebration of success of pupils

Contributing to, and supporting pupils to contribute to the school’s news communications

Using school systems in place efficiently and effectively, class-dojo, Cpoms, E4L

Provide updates to the Designated Teacher about identified pupils for up-and-coming PEP and annual review meetings

Other responsibilities:

Teachers are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct

Staff may be asked to undertake occasional other, reasonable tasks at the request of their line manager

The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and all teachers are required to understand and follow any safeguarding policies and procedures that are in place

Undertaken ‘Keeping In Touch’ days during each half term, as arranged with your Site Lead.

Person Specification Qualifications

A good undergraduate degree in chosen subject

QTS

Experience

Experience in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating lessons

Experience in working with pupils who have SEMH

Skills and Abilities

Ability to create a safe and secure learning environment

Ability to break down barriers to learning

Be creative in approach to teaching, utilising pupils’ interests to hook them in and engage them

Flexible and adaptable

Effective communicator

Ability to create a fun, challenging learning environment

Be highly organised

Caring, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our pupils

Other requirements

Commitment to safeguarding children

Be passionate about teaching and providing the best possible opportunities for all pupils

A commitment to the school’s ethos and vision

Resilient and positive

Job Responsibilities

Proven work experience in other reputed companies

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google tools

Experience with software and technical tools that are needed for your job

Excellent communication, negotiating, and selling skills

Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to tailor presentations to the needs of the audience

Ensures continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating required actions to management; identifying irregularities; evaluating continuing needs

Conducts research to develop, write, and update corporate policies, procedures, and methods; communicates developments to management

Utilizes and implements new technologies, resources, and system redesign to carry out new projects; recommends re-deployment of designated resources

Analysis and implements cost-reduction measures, develops reporting procedures, and maintains workflow

Systems and procedures are created and modified by analysing operating practices; studying the use of microcomputers and software; evaluating personnel and technological requirements, and implementing changes

Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

£33,500.00-£47,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bishop's Stortford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:

• In person