Class Teacher
Pickhurst Infant Academy, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HLThis job expired on 20 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 December 2024 at 10:41am
Date listed
13 December 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main payscale (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Planning and Teaching
• To be responsible for the classes and groups assigned to you by the Headteacher.
• To teach effectively with skill and sensitivity.
• To ensure that a high standard of education is maintained at all times and pupils engage with their learning.
• To plan, prepare and deliver learning experiences appropriate to the needs of the learners in line with the school curriculum.
• To ensure teaching is clear, effectively communicated and lessons are appropriately structured.
• To develop independent learners with positive learning attitudes and behaviours.
• To ensure that all groups of pupils have their learning needs met.
• To ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
Classroom Management
• To ensure the classroom is a stimulating learning environment with well-presented displays and working walls linked to relevant class work.
• To promote good order and discipline in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• To promote the general well-being of pupils and ensure that social and emotional aspects of learning are effective.
• To develop strong pastoral support for pupils.
Monitoring, Assessment and Recording
• To record, assess and evaluate each pupil’s progress in accordance with statutory requirements and school policy.
• To use data effectively to track children’s progress.
• To contribute to the annual programme of school self-evaluation.
• Moderation of learning and achievements.
We are seeking teachers who:
- Have in-depth understanding of excellent teaching
- Are reflective and keen to develop their practice
- Are enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Are committed to teamwork
- Believe in developing the whole child
- Are keen to use CPD to move their practice forward
The successful candidate will be:-
- Degree educated
- Have QTS and have relevant primary experience
- Self-motivated and an excellent communicator
- Ready to continue learning
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Positive schools that are open to new ideas and keen to develop further
• Happy, friendly and motivated children
• Inclusive schools where achievement is celebrated
• Supportive staff, parents and governors
• A commitment to staff development
• Opportunities to work closely alongside other schools in the Trust
• Appropriate resources, environment and support
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Strong school partnerships within NEST
• Employee benefits including BHN Extras and Blue Light Card
Commitment to safeguarding
Pickhurst Infant Academy is part of Nexus Education Schools Trust who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS clearance.
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About Pickhurst Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Pickhurst Infant Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lnorton3@pia.nestschools.org
- Phone number
- 020 8462 3196
Pickhurst Infants is a centre of excellence in early years education, a truly inclusive school where within a nurturing environment, each child’s ability is recognised, valued and developed. They are lucky to be surrounded by extensive grounds which help to form part of the learning environment. Pickhurst Infant Academy retained their 'Outstanding' Ofsted grading in a recent inspection.
Arranging a visit to Pickhurst Infant Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lnorton3@pia.nestschools.org.
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