Teacher of English and Maths

Full-time teacher of English and Maths September 2017

Job Purpose

• to help plan and deliver an exciting English and Maths curriculum for National Curriculum year 5 and 6 boys
• to take responsibility for teaching core literacy and numeracy skills in a fun and engaging way

Key skills and responsibilities

• an ability to communicate an enthusiasm for English and maths to our pupils
• a keen interest in special educational needs, particularly the challenges associated with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia
• an appreciation of the need for differentiation
• a desire to develop their own teaching skills further
• high expectations of pupils' academic abilities and behaviour
• a willingness and commitment to working as part of a team
• to plan and modify schemes of work where appropriate and relevant

Requirements as a teacher

• to plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks
• to be able to to set clear targets based on prior attainment
• provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by pupils
• keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning
• report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation as requested
• plan, prepare and teach all boys in the class, according to their educational needs
• set and mark work done by the boys in school and at home
• communicate with parents as necessary and participate in meetings arranged for parents
• participate in INSET training provided at school and be prepared to attend outside courses as advised by the Headmaster
• advise and co-operate with the Headmaster and Senior Management Team on the preparation of courses of study, teaching materials and programmes and pastoral arrangements
• maintain good order and discipline among all the boys at all times (whether on duty or not) and safeguard their health and safety both on school premises and when authorised to be in charge of them outside school
• participate in all staff meetings as required
• supervise for absent colleagues as required and, if necessary and practicable, to teach a class where a colleague is absent

Personal Specification

• The successful applicant will show an energetic, positive, humorous and willing character
• She or he will probably be a qualified teacher with QTS although candidates with other relevant qualifications or experience would be considered
• As Bruern Abbey is predominantly a boarding school he or she will need to show an active interest in the pastoral welfare of pupils
• We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher, who will not only be part of our English and Maths departments, but also a contributor to the life of our school community
• He or she will need to be an excellent communicator with both pupils, parents and colleagues
• Qualifications in teaching pupils with learning difficulties would be advantageous

The Application, Interview and Appointment Process

• All applicants must complete a Bruern Abbey School application form in addition to a one sided A4 lettter addressed to The Headmaster, Bruern Abbey School, Chesterton, Oxon  OX26 1UY, stating why they feel suitable for the post.  They must also read the document attached "Policies relevant to the Bruern Abbey application process".  CVs will not be accepted other than as supporting documents.  
• The closing date for applications is Monday 15 May 2017.
• Interviews will be held at the school on Friday 19 May 2017 which will include teaching a lesson
• Applicants must be available for work from Friday 1 September 2017.
• Bruern Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the enhanced CRB check.  Any offer of the post in question is subject to these checks being carried out satisfactorily as well as appropriate personal references being received.
• The job would ideally be a full-time post which at Bruern  means working 8.00am until 6.05pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00pm on Fridays.  There could be some flexibility for an outstanding candidate
• There will also be a requirement to self-certify your medical fitness to undertake the role.

Remuneration

• The school has a highly attractive salary scale and the pay of the individual involved would depend upon their qualifications and experience.

Bruern Abbey School

Bruern has a few fundamental differences which allow our boys to succeed at Common Entrance: we have twice as many English and maths lessons as a standard prep school; there are two teachers in each class for these subjects; reading is taught as a distinct subject, laptops are used in most lessons and classes have twelve pupils or fewer, allowing boys more individual attention.