School Teacher - Maternity Cover

We are looking to recruit an outstanding Class Teacher, the role is a Fixed Term Permanent position to cover maternity leave for the Spring Term.

The main responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for the pastoral care and day to day teaching and administration of a Key Stage 1 class, to include maintaining the register, absence notes, and distribution of weekly information etc.

• To be responsible for the teaching of all areas of the curriculum that are not taught by subject specialists.

• To integrate the use of IT into your teaching effectively to support learning.

• To plan exciting lessons for all ability levels with effective differentiation.

• To be prepared to cover within in any class or subject throughout the school when required, as a part of a rota.

• To collect weekly records of House points and to monitor sanctions, liaise with parents and colleagues, in accordance with the school’s pastoral care policy.

• To plan effectively.

• To mark, assess, record and report on children’s progress and attainment in line with school policy, including standardised tests.

• To check reading records, and suggest reading books and other supporting homework, where necessary.

• To work with the Head of the Lower School to ensure effective oversight of pastoral matters.

• To work with the Head of Lower School Head to ensure schemes of work are developing in line with school development plans.

• Create and maintain a safe, tidy and visually stimulating class environment.

• To undertake personal in-service training appropriate personal professional development.

• To prepare for open mornings and attend parent consultation evenings as required.

• To attend staff meetings and any meeting that directly relates the relevant aspect of school life, where required.

• To supervise daily, lunch sessions and other break duties as timetabled.

• To participate in any other duties that relate to the well-being of the class.

• Accompany groups on outings, at the Headteacher’s request.

• Organise and run an after school extra-curricular activity each week, as required.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are asked to complete the Application Form and Supplementary Form (which are also available on our website) and send them with a supporting statement addressed to the Headteacher as soon as possible and by 9.00am on 7 October 2022 at the latest. Please do not send a separate curriculum vitae. Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

SAFEGUARDING

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.