Classroom Teacher Fixed Term Contract
Lace Hill Academy, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7RRDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
1st September 2024
Closing date
3 May 2024 at 1pm
Date listed
19 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,814.00 - £41,333.00 Annually (Actual) M3 upwards (experience dependent)
Classroom Teacher Fixed Term Contract job summary
Main purpose
The teacher will:
Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
- Teach core subjects to half the Y6 class every morning following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
- Deliver consistently good to outstanding teaching
- Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
- Adapt teaching and planning to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
- Pre-teach core subjects to identified children across the school in the afternoons, using planning from each class, as required
- Teach foundation subjects, as required, in the afternoons
To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy.
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
To provide a positive, conducive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
To use PPA time effectively to contribute to high standards in learning and teaching.
To contribute to the formulation and implementation of the School Self Evaluation and School Development Plan and associated action plans, as appropriate.
To contribute to the personal, social, health, citizenship and enterprise education of pupils according to school policy.
To work as a member of a designated team and contribute positively to effective working relationships within the school.
Health, safety and behaviour
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Promote and maintain positive and engaged behaviour among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
Communication
To ensure effective communication with parents and with persons or bodies outside the school who are concerned with the welfare of pupils, after consultation with appropriate staff.
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Management of staff and resources
The following generic responsibilities are not applicable to any ECTs. In accordance with sections of the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (2005) there is a requirement for all teachers to contribute to the development of the school curriculum, teaching methods and their review.
To take on the role of subject leader for at least one subject and more if required.
To monitor and evaluate learning within the curriculum area(s) in line with the school’s monitoring cycle. (This will include lesson observations, work sampling, planning, review etc).
To ensure there are the resources necessary to deliver the curriculum area(s) and allocate accordingly, within an allocated budget.
The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
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.
Person specification
| criteria | qualities |
| Qualifications | Qualified teacher status Degree Successful primary teaching experience |
| Skills and knowledge | Knowledge of the National Curriculum Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies A good understanding of how children learn Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning |
| Personal qualities | A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school High expectations for children’s attainment and progress Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality |
Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lace Hill Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Applying for the job
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About Lace Hill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Lace Hill Academy website (opens in new tab)
Lace Hill Academy is a vibrant one-form entry primary school located in Buckingham and part of the Campfire Education Trust. Both at school and trust level, the children are at the centre of all we do. We believe that embedded values are at the heart of nurturing and developing children ready for the next stage of their education. Our core values are resilience, integrity and respect. We have a strong community with many links to local industries. Our curriculum is designed to extract learning from exciting opportunities and adapt it to every child and their life experiences. Through Sports4All, we run extended services from 7:30 until 18:00. We are exceptionally proud of our school and all its stakeholders. Our staff team is extremely talented and endeavours to make every day count.
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