Class Teacher

Hughenden Primary School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LR

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Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: This is a full time, permanent teaching roll at Hughenden Primary School
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Main Scale/UPS depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher Person Specification

The school is seeking to appoint a person with the following attributes:

Qualification/Training/Experience

Qualified Teacher Status
Relevant training or experience in teaching children in KS2
Proven history of providing effective, innovative teaching and learning

Professional Knowledge and Skills

A secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
The ability to plan and lead effectively
High expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour
Good classroom organisation and time management
The ability to establish constructive working relationships with pupils, staff and parents
The ability to work as part of a team in curriculum planning and evaluation
A clear working knowledge of assessment for learning
Good IT skills and the ability to apply these to support teaching and learning

Philosophy and Values

A firm commitment to raising standards and providing a quality education for all pupils
A commitment to motivating and inspiring children
An awareness and commitment to the needs of all pupils
A positive ‘can do’ attitude to educational change, development and improvement
A commitment to continuous professional development and contribution to Inset training days
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Personal Qualities

Energy and enthusiasm
Flexibility, resilience and imagination
A sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an excellent and inspiring class teacher to join our supportive and friendly staff team. We are inviting applications from those who will be Early Career Teachers as well as those with more experience.

Hughenden Primary School is a small, caring and supportive school with a team of skilled and dedicated staff that are committed to ensuring that our pupils are empowered to be the best that they can be. We are situated within Hughenden Valley and our building is well-resourced and modern, with an expansive outdoor learning space including an on-site conservation area.

The school is warm and friendly and has a strong team spirit. We have high expectations and are dedicated to the development of all our staff.

Further details about the role

Main purpose

The teacher will:

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teacher’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teacher’s Standards

Job Purpose

Whole School Organisation

Actively promote our school core vision and values
Follow all school policies, procedures and our acceptable code of conduct
Know and understand the school aims, values and key expectations of all staff
Be a positive role model of excellence in terms of behaviour, work and attitudes
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Take responsibility to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in our school
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Take a shared responsibility for the school environment and encourage the children to have pride in their school

Teaching and Learning

Plan and teach well-structured lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupil’s learn
Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Health, safety and discipline

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Understand and adhere to the statutory requirements and other relevant legislation relating to child protection procedures and safeguarding and follow all relevant policies to keep children safe including the code of conduct

Professional development

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers and build positive partnerships that support pupils wellbeing and educational outcomes

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regards for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory framework setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Management of staff and resources

Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them and where appropriate, other teachers
Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
Deploy resources delegated to them

Understand and adhere to the statutory requirements and other relevant legislation relating to child protection procedures and safeguarding and follow all relevant policies to keep children safe including the code of conduct

Equal Opportunity

The post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policies

Commitment to safeguarding

The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character or the level or responsibility entailed.