Class Teacher
Pickhurst Infant Academy, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HLThis job expired on 22 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Autumn 2024
Closing date
22 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas applicants. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Further details about the role
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.
Wider Professional Responsibilities
- To follow the school’s safeguarding and health and safety procedures and be fully aware of the safeguarding and health and safety policies.
- To be a role model and encourage good relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- To supervise children out of class as required.
- To liaise effectively with stakeholders, including colleagues and parents.
- To carry out specified actions required by the priorities of the School Improvement Plan. (following ECT years)
- To undertake continual professional development to enhance your role as a teacher in the school.
- To take part in the agreed procedures for your performance management in the school and meet Teacher Standards. (performance management following ECT years)
- Working with colleagues and pupils throughout the school in the development of the curriculum.
- Lead on the development of a subject area within school. (following ECT years)
- Management of budget area when appropriate and the maintenance and allocation of resources for these areas (following ECT years).
- Leading staff workshops/seminars as appropriate.
- Liaison with advisory staff and external agencies as appropriate.
Undertaking other reasonable and appropriate tasks as required by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
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
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 353 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
- office@pickhurst-inf.bromley.sch.uk
- 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 office@pickhurst-inf.bromley.sch.uk.
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