Class teacher
Tatworth Primary School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RXThis job expired on 1 October 2021
Job start date
1 November 2021
Closing date
1 October 2021 at 3pm
Date listed
13 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay scale
Class teacher job summary
Tatworth Primary School are looking to appoint a full-time, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to teach in Key Stage 1 or Key stage 2.
We Offer
A supportive, experienced and committed leadership team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive community
• Enthusiastic learners
• A creative and innovative curriculum
Main Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
• To teach a class of children, following our new ambitious curriculum
• To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations by building on prior attainment, knowledge and skills
• Assess and keep records of progress to inform planning and recognise the level at which pupils are achieving and adapt teaching accordingly
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, which follows the teaching ethos of the school
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Promote the school’s focus on behaviours for learning amongst the pupils and in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies as required.
Generic Responsibilities
• To be part of a team to plan, prepare and evaluate aspects of the specific subject or year group
• Providing pastoral care and support to children and providing them with a secure environment in which to learn
• Observing, assessing and recording each child's progress and preparing reports for external agencies
• Attending in-service training
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, and support its distinct ethos
• To follow and actively promote the school’s policies and procedures
• To comply with health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Notes
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out.
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
Closing date: 3.00 pm 1st October 2021
Interview: Week beginning Monday 11th October 2021
Commitment to safeguarding
We take an active role in our local safeguarding network in line with the contextual safeguarding recommendations of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.
We maintain a vigilant culture to build up a broad picture as possible of factors affecting our children both in and outside of school. We work closely with other professionals either directly, or signpost support, so that we can meet the needs of our children and their family (if necessary).
Our vigilant approach, together with working with other professionals, enables us to target support through identification of any local social conditions that may affect children’s welfare.
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About Tatworth Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Tatworth Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- tatworth@educ.somerset.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01460 220565
Tatworth is a village school is within a rural community, on the outskirts of Chard, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
In addition to carrying out the professional duties laid down in the school Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document, the successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, outstanding teacher, and have the ability to teach subjects across the primary curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Tatworth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tatworth@educ.somerset.gov.uk.
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