
Class Teacher
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 8EFThis job expired on 16 July 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September term
Closing date
16 July 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
3 July 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
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Classroom Practice (in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teachers)
- Ensure that all teaching and learning is conducted in an atmosphere of affirmation, encouragement, realistic challenge and sensitive reflection
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Ensure the highest possible quality learning environment in the classroom
- Affirm and encourage parents in their role as the first educators of their children and ensure effective communication with parents is maintained
- Assess and record each pupil’s progress systematically in line with current school procedures and use the results to inform planning
- Maintain good standards of behaviour in the classroom, in accordance with the agreed behaviour policy
- Mark and monitor class work and set targets for further progress
- Undertake pastoral and administrative duties in respect of the pupils. The well-being of all children in the school is of concern to all adults in the school therefore pastoral duties extend beyond the designated class
- Plan and monitor the work of Teaching Assistants and other adults in the classroom
- Evaluate own teaching to consolidate strengths and improve effectiveness when appropriate
Other Professional Requirements (in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teachers)
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, acknowledging the need for mutual support
- Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of your post
- Manage the use of books and other teaching materials for the classroom
- Contribute to School Development by responding to organisational, managerial and curricular audits and staff discussion
- Take responsibility for your own professional development and on-going formation
- Endeavour to retain a healthy balance in your professional and personal life
- Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subjects taught
- Be familiar with all school policies including child protection procedures, health and safety policies and current SEN codes of practice
- Assess pupils’ achievement and progress by reference to standard arrangements agreed by school Identify those pupils requiring special educational needs support and notify the Special Needs Co- ordinator. Attend termly Pupil Progress meetings with headteacher to discuss individual pupils
- Compile annual pupil reports, any additional reports and school transfer records (statutory)
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
- Mentor students as required
Additional and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities
Under the direction of the headteacher:
- Promote a culture and practices that enables all pupils to access the curriculum
- Have ambitious expectations for all pupils with SEN and disabilities
- Make sure the school works effectively with parents, carers and professionals to identify additional needs and provide support and adaptation where appropriate
- Make sure the school fulfils statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice
- Promote the Catholic ethos of the school
- Be an outstanding practitioner of Quality First Teaching
- Potential to lead on curriculum areas
- Develop teaching and learning skills
- Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
- Be flexible, innovative, imaginative and creative
- Have the vision and drive to raise standards
- Be well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working in a whole school team
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work in a school with a strong Catholic ethos
- The opportunity to work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
- A supportive SLT and governing body
- Wonderful children who have a thirst for learning
- Supportive and friendly community of parents and carers
- Hard working, supportive and enthusiastic staff
- High quality opportunities for career development
- Collaborations with other partner schools
- A warm and inviting learning environment
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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 110 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vmccurrach@st-patricks.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01302743145
St. Patrick’s, Bircotes, is one of 13 primary schools within the St Francis Catholic Multi Academy trust. St Patrick’s is a small, Catholic Primary School in Bircotes serving children from across our local area. Recently rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (April 2023), the school is looking forward to further building on this success.
Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vmccurrach@st-patricks.notts.sch.uk.
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