Teacher (EYFS)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

1) Qualified teacher status (QTS) recognised by the DfE

2) Evidence of recent or relevant in-service training

3) Have at least 5 GCSEs (grades 4-9/A* to C), or equivalent, including English andMathematics (and be able to provide the original certificates for these as evidence)(Equivalent qualifications include Level 2 Functional Skills; O-level grade C or above or CSE grade 1.)

Teaching and Learning

4) Ability to teach to a high standard across the early years/primary phase, with evidence ofhaving achieved successful outcomes

5) An up-to-date knowledge of:

• the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum/National Curriculum;
• current strategies for Literacy/English and Maths and
• current priorities in education e.g. educational issues relating to the early years, Phonics, Reading, Grammar, Maths Mastery etc

6) Ability to plan and teach high quality lessons to meet the needs of all learners

7) A clear grasp of the use of assessment to further children’s learning

8) Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners

Wider Professional Duties

9) Ability to work effectively as a member of the school team, establishing and maintaininggood, positive relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils

10) Ability to manage support staff and other adults effectively

11) Ability to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour throughout the school

12) Willingness to take part in the wider school community

13) Ability to manage a curriculum area (not NQTs)

Personal Qualities

The candidate will need to demonstrate:

14) An enthusiasm for working with children

15) A commitment to the vision, values and ethos of the school

16) A commitment to equal opportunities in practice

17) High expectations of staff, children and the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

• Opportunity to be part of a growing Federation
• Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
• Excellent transport links nearby
• Wide range of facilities across our three sites
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Focus on staff well-being and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to supervision
• Peer praise (staff shout outs, guardian angel programme)
• SLT provided breakfast at end of summer and autumn terms
• Free lunch on Christmas dinner day

Further details about the role

Job purpose

To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils (in line with the Teacher Standards).

Objectives

To ensure all pupils receive high quality experiences within the National Curriculum or Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

To ensure all pupils make good progress.

To ensure all pupils are safe, happy and secure.

Key tasks

A. Knowledge and understanding

A1. To have an up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum, including the current strategies for Literacy /English and Maths, Phonics and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

A2. To adhere to and take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, including those relating to Equal Opportunities.

B. Planning, teaching and class management

B1. To plan effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, not withstanding differences of race and gender, and taking account of the needs of pupils who are underachieving, very able, or those not yet fluent in English.

B2. To plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and, in collaboration with the SENCo, prepare, implement, monitor and review provision mapping and school based support plans.

B3. To assess, record and monitor each pupil’s progress in line with the Assessment Policy and to report to parents on a termly basis.

B4. To mark and monitor pupil’s class and home learning, providing constructive oral and written feedback, following the school’s Marking Policy.

B5. To use high quality teaching strategies that keep pupils engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources.

B6. To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure, confident and able to take risks in their learning.

B7. To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline which pupils respect; to act to pre-empt and deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the school’s Behaviour & Anti-Bullying Policy.

B8. To set a good example to the pupils you teach through your presentation and your personal conduct.

C. Wider professional effectiveness

C1. To take responsibility for your own professional development including Performance Management procedures.

C2. To attend training, in and out of school, as directed by the Headteacher.

C3. To lead and manage a curriculum area (not applicable to NQTs).

C4. To work effectively as a member of the school team, establishing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils.

C5. To manage support staff and other adults effectively, involving them where appropriate in the planning and management of pupils’ learning.

C6. To share responsibility for the welfare, discipline and safety of all the pupils in the school, whether on site or engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.

C7. To uphold and promote the shared vision and values for the school within the school community.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Federation of Hackbridge Primary School and Spencer Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, additional safeguarding checks, references, medical clearance and right to work in the UK.