Class Teacher
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, London, SW3 6QHThis job expired on 16 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
16 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Essential: Qualified teacher Other relevant continuing
professional development
Desirable:
Additional relevant qualifications such as higher degree, certificate or diploma
Recent experience as a highly effective teacher
Experience of using performance data, target setting and assessment for learning to raise achievement
Detailed knowledge of the National Curriculum and recent developments in pedagogy
Desirable:
Teaching in a Catholic school
Teaching a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual context
Experience in teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Essential:
Committed to meeting the needs of pupils
Makes best use of resources
Prioritises, plans and organises work
A collaborative practitioner with good listening skills and willingness to learn
Understanding of appropriate strategies for managing pupils’ behaviour
Ability to develop positive working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the local community
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Clear commitment to the school’s mission and vision:
To support the Catholic Christian ethos of the school
To support parents in their role as the first educators of their children
To recognise that all children have particular abilities and aptitudes to be nurtured and celebrated.
To give our pupils a safe environment in which to build skills for their futures.
To teach our pupils to show kindness, respect and forgiveness.
Desirable:
A practising member of the Catholic church
What the school offers its staff
Why work at Oratory Primary School?
- We are in the heart of London and benefit from all that it has to offer: local museums, parks, shops and excellent transport links.
- We are committed to building supportive relationships. Our school has a family atmosphere where listening, empathy and kindness are at the heart of our Christian ethos.
- We aim to build confidence in our pupils and their families and within our staff team. Developing a growth mindset within a nurturing and positive atmosphere is at the forefront of our mission.
- We have excellent outcomes and high achieving and conscientious pupils. We offer a rich curriculum, and provide a wide range of experiences for our pupils, but we are also open to new ideas and educational research. A school should never rest on its laurels and Oratory is continuously on a learning journey- keen to be forward thinking.
- We have a conscientious and encouraging governing body who will support your CPD. You will be given the opportunity to be a reflective practitioner, to work with other schools and professionals, and to develop the craft of teaching in yourself and in others.
Further details about the role
Your responsibilities as a class teacher are:
- The organisation, administration and management of the class according to the school’s policy for Learning and Teaching.
- The provision and teaching of lessons and activities to cover the requirements of the National Curriculum, taking into account and meeting the full range of needs and learning styles of the pupils in the class.
- To ensure that achievement and attainment are excellent for all children.
- The completion of all school planning, assessments, records and reports.
- To participate in meetings and activities that form part of the working week for teaching staff.
- To ensure positive communication with parents/carers and other visiting professionals to support the achievement and attainment of pupils.
Your responsibilities as a subject leader are:
- To have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum for the subject across all key stages and year groups.
- To have a clear vision for the subject and create an action plan which reflects this.
- To have a clear overview of assessment data for the subject.
- To be aware of the quality of learning and teaching in the subject through
o book looks
o monitoring planning
o evaluating displays of learning
o observing lessons
- To take an interest in developments in the subject, keep up to date with current thinking and share ideas with colleagues.
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.
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About Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@oratory.rbkc.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02075895900
We can offer you:
• A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
• Children who are well behaved and eager to learn
• Excellent opportunities to further your professional development
• Supportive parents and governors
Arranging a visit to Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@oratory.rbkc.sch.uk.
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