Class Teacher
Honeywell Junior School, London, SW11 6EFDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6 dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Purpose
This job description should be read alongside the range of duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, a copy of which is kept in the Schools’ Office. All teachers are expected to meet the requirements of the current Teacher Standards.
Specific Purpose
To promote the aims and values of the school
Maintain good order among pupils and safeguard their health and safety
Actively promote equality of opportunity and the Rights Respecting Agenda
Lead a curriculum subject or aspect of learning across the whole school (except NQTs)
Ensure all local and national assessment arrangements are effectively managed for your class under the direction of the Deputy Head Teacher
Work in partnership with all constituents of the school community, including communicating and consulting with colleagues, governors, parents and carers and outside agencies as necessary
Maintain professional behaviour at all times, acting as a good role model, including punctuality and attendance
Fulfil the “Professional Standards” for Teachers in England - September 2012, in relation to your current position on the pay spine (QTS, Core or Post-Threshold)
Qualities
The Class Teacher will:
Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct
Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community
Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils
Main Duties and Responsibilities
This job description should be read alongside the range of duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, a copy of which is kept in the Schools’ Office. All teachers are expected to meet the requirements of the current Teacher Standards.
In addition to these responsibilities teachers at Honeywell Junior School will be expected to:
Plan, deliver and monitor a quality curriculum that enables access for the range of needs of all pupils
Have a thorough and detailed understanding of the Primary Curriculum
Be up to date or willing to learn about current quality pedagogy, research and practice
Assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of pupils
Have regard to the curriculum and policies for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class
Create and maintain a stimulating and attractive learning environment for pupils within the classroom that is well organised and managed, is conducive to learning and promotes the Honeywell Curriculum
Liaise with parents and carers including parents’ evenings, currently three times a year, and complete a written end of year report for each pupil
Support and promote all school policies and agreed practices
Attend staff meetings and INSET days as required
Attend year group and planning meetings as required, to ensure common curriculum provision and practices across the school
Share responsibility for development and initiatives as required by the School Improvement Plan or other initiatives which arise from local or national initiatives
Where appropriate, be responsible for the management of LSAs and/or teaching assistants after consultation with the SEND Co or Deputy
Participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher, including undertaking training and professional development which aim to meet needs identified in appraisal objectives or in appraisal statements
In the case of a teacher serving an induction period pursuant to the Induction Regulations, participating in arrangements for supervision and training
To be aware of and show commitment to the schools’ policy on Equality and Inclusion and the promoting and safeguarding of all pupils and to encourage positive behaviour in accordance with the schools’ Behaviour Policy
Carry out an equal amount of playground or class duties as required by school rotas
Ensure that the school’s Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices are implemented fully
Specific Requirements
To promote the aims and values of the school with particular reference to it being a junior school
Maintain good order among pupils and safeguard their health and safety
Actively promote equality of opportunity and the Rights Respecting Agenda
Lead a curriculum area across the whole school (except ECTs)
Effectively use Seesaw or comparable platform to enhance learning
Ensure all local and national assessment arrangements are effectively managed for your class under the direction of the Deputy Head Teacher
Work in partnership with all constituents of the school community, including communicating and consulting with colleagues, governors, parents and carers and outside agencies as necessary
Maintain professional behaviour at all times, acting as a good role model, including punctuality and attendance
Fulfil the “Professional Standards” for Teachers in England, in relation to your current position on the pay spine (QTS, Core or Post-Threshold)
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Wonderful pupils who are at the heart of everything we do
- A committed and experienced staff team
- Opportunities for developing pedagogy and practice in innovative ways
- A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all
- An opportunity to further support the strategic direction of the school
Further details about the role
The successful candidate should be
- An excellent, experienced teacher with high expectations for all
- Familiar with the uniqueness of a junior school
- Inspirational and creative, with the skills to make learning challenging and fun
- Dedicated to raising achievement, attainment and aspirations
- Have effective and efficient organisational skills with a good work life balance
- Able to work as a part of a team but also be self-motivated to work independently
- Good humoured
- Experienced and have expertise in leading Design and Technology
- Experienced and have expertise in using Seesaw or other comparable platform
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed prior to application. For further details and to register interest, please contact Veneta Platt, School Business Manager: bursar@honeywell.wandsworth.sch.uk who will answer any queries and arrange for an application pack.
If you would like to view our online tour of our schools, please visit the link below.
https://honeywell-infant-school.primarysite.media/media/honeywell-school-video
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sandra.pahari@honeywell.wandsworth.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Honeywell Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 324 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Honeywell Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- veneta.platt@honeywell.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02072235185
Honeywell Junior School
Arranging a visit to Honeywell Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email veneta.platt@honeywell.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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