KS2 Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Contribute to a positive ethos in which all pupils have access to a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national data relating to their class.
• Liaise with staff, parents/carers and external agencies to co-ordinate their contributions, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision within their class.
• Consider the views of both pupils and parents/carers and to respond appropriately.

Teaching and learning

• Be responsible for the educational development and learning of the students in assigned groups/classes.
• Plan and teach sequences of lessons that reflect the schools curriculum intent and implementation statement.
• Prepare and revise, where necessary, long, medium, and short-term curriculum plans
• Develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secures effective learning across the breadth of the National (including Foundation Stage) Curriculum
• Develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which demonstrates adaptive teaching, high standards of achievement, behaviour, and discipline.
• To model appropriate dress and behaviour as an excellent role model for students
• Support the identification of and provision for pupils with additional educational needs.
• Assess and record progress of pupils which is reflected in teaching plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching and learning and be open and responsive to feedback to guide future improvements.
• Ensure setting of realistic and aspirational expectations for pupils.
• Plan and implement strategies where improvement needs are identified. Evaluate the impact of all improvement activities on the quality of teaching and learning.
• Liaise effectively with staff to ensure the successful transition of pupils through the school.
• Contribute to meetings, discussions, and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the school as a whole.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings and school functions as planned within directed time.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in education.

Relationships with staff

• Have constructive working relationships with all staff.
• Work as a team member with other staff to achieve school expectations and standards.
• Seek advice/help from colleagues with specific knowledge if and when necessary.
• Direct, organise and manage the work of support staff within the classroom.
• Provide regular information to senior staff on class progress.
• Attend and contribute where appropriate to staff meetings.

Effective deployment of staff and resources

• Create a welcoming and stimulating learning environment through classroom organisation and display.
• Maintain and develop class resources, co-ordinate their deployment and monitor their effectiveness in meeting the class objectives.
• Use a variety of appropriate learning resources, including the use of technology to extend learning.
• Maintain a well ordered and tidy classroom.

General

• Be aware of and comply with the School’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding policies and practice in school. Attend and participate in regular safeguarding training. Be active and vigilant in protecting children at every opportunity. Report all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Promote equal opportunities within the school and ensure the implementation of the school’s equal opportunities policy.
• Undertake personal development through training and other activities.
• Attend all meetings as directed by senior staff and implement agreed actions within required deadlines.

School specific responsibilities and tasks

• Recognise your own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
• Support the wider life of the school by taking on additional responsibilities according to the applicable career stage expectation.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• happy, supportive and nurturing environment with a dedicated, experienced team
• Children who are eager and motivated to learn
• Professional development opportunities
• PPA time with year group colleagues, above the recommended time
• Shared cohort planning
• A determination to create a positive work-life balance for all staff
• Support to accelerate your career
• A vibrant school with high standards and expectations
• Children who are happy, responsive and eager to learn
• Teachers Pension
• Each teacher is allocated their own laptop for planning, preparation and assessment.
• Competitive salary and pay progression
• Support for your health and wellbeing via the employee assistance programme
• Termly staff events, including Christmas and summer parties, and regular school fun days.
• Equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community, attracting a diverse range of candidates

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint a passionate class teacher to work within KS2. You will need to be enthusiastic and committed to offering an excellent teaching experience for the children in our school, bringing energy and ambition to the role. We are looking for someone who can uphold our values and ethos, and who is willing to grow and support excellent outcomes for children we serve. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers.

This job description should be considered in conjunction with the current conditions of employment of teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, the Teachers’ Standards, and other current educational legislation.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for teaching and drive to make a difference to children’s lives. The candidate will benefit from a personalised induction, support and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent practitioner or have the potential to become one
• Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2024, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The online search is done on publicly available information and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination. Only information relating to suitability to work with children will be disclosed to the selection panel.