Class Teacher
The Downley School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5ALThis job expired on 26 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
26 April 2024 at 12:59am
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000.00 - £41,333.00 Annually (FTE) Class Teacher
Class Teacher job summary
The Downley are seeking a candidate (both experienced or ECT's) that demonstrates the detail below.
The functions and specific responsibilities below are to be undertaken in conjunction with the duties of a class teacher as defined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Planning, Teaching and Class management
Under the direction of the Head teacher, and other Senior Leaders
Build effective and strong relationships with pupils Create a purposeful, supportive and nurturing learning environment
Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and addressed
Set tasks which will challenge pupils and sustain their interest
Set clear targets building on prior attainment
Identify and plan for children with special educational needs
Provide clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programs of study
Lead a curriculum area either individually or as part of a team
Ensure there are high expectations of children’s work and behaviour.
Show an awareness of different learning styles and use them in the classroom
Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
Manage parents and other adults in the classroom
Monitoring, Assessment, Reporting and recording
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
Assess and record pupils progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed
Use knowledge of pupil’s strength and weaknesses to inform planning
Prepare and present information to parents in line with school policy
Mark and monitor pupils work and set targets for progress according to the school’s policy
Take part in feedback to Parents Consultation Evenings ensuring information provided is clear, well prepared and supportive
Meet with Parents as requested to support the children both academically and emotionally
Review, Induction, Further Training and Development
Participate in school Performance Management procedures
Participate in school self-evaluation Complete induction process where appropriate
Participate in arrangements for CPD to meet needs identified in the school improvement plan
Engage in both formal and informal coaching and peer to peer development
Other professional Requirements
Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through personal and professional conduct
Ensure every child has equality of opportunity to reach their potential
Contribute to school life through participation in meetings, educational visits and school PA events as part of directed time
Liaise effectively with parents, governors and other stakeholders
Ensure that children’s health and safety is safeguarded both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere
Understand and adhere to child protection procedures and policies and maintain up to date training in this area 20 Other duties
Build strong relationships with staff, Local Advisory Committee, Trust, pupils and parents
Contribute to whole school vision, values and Christian ethos Take responsibility for own professional development
Contribute to wider life of the school
Place a high emphasis on the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of all pupils
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
The Downley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.
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.
About The Downley School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 388 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Downley School website (opens in new tab)
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