Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover), Beaconsfield, Bucks

The School is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational full-time Teacher who, under the guidelines of EYFS can teach at Reception level, to provide short-term maternity cover within our busy and energetic Pre-Prep Department. A sense of humour and ability to be a committed team member are essential requirements. This is a full-time position for the second half of the Summer Term 2018: Monday 04 June to Thursday 12 July (inclusive).

The main areas of responsibility are:

Academic

• To undertake the requirements of the EYFS
• To plan work regularly with other members of the EYFS staff
• To work closely in a team with other teachers and assistants
• To stimulate and encourage pupils to achieve excellence in their work
• To ensure that the children have a stimulating environment in which to work
• To mark and assess pupils’ work in line with School and Departmental Policy and to record assessments in a clear and useful way
• To ensure a high standard of display work on classroom boards at all times
• To ensure that the requirements of any IEPs are met

Pastoral

• To look after the well-being and pastoral needs of the children in your form
• To communication effectively and regularly with parents and other staff
• To liaise with the Head of Pre-Prep where necessary
• To keep the Head of Pre-Prep informed of any pupil who may be experiencing difficulties in your form

Departmental

• To work closely with the Head of Pre-Prep to ensure that the EYFS Policy, schemes of work, records and resources are kept updated
• To attend staff meetings, parents meetings and curriculum meetings relevant to the Pre-Prep Department

Additional Duties

• There will be some break time and lunch time duties during the normal school week
• Assistance with trips, school productions, etc, will be required from time to time