KS1 teacher
Green Lane Primary and Nursery School, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8ASThis job expired on 3 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Core purpose of the class teacher
Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all
Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
Work collaboratively and in partnerships with pupils, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
Act within the statutory frameworks (School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, Teacher Standards 2012)
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Teaching and Learning
Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability you teach
Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn • Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils taught
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English
Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment
Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to feedback, reflect on progress and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons
Set home learning activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate
Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments
Behaviour and Safety
Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and effectively
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the values of the school
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
Carry out playground and other duties within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils within the school, raising any concerns following school procedures
Team working and collaboration
Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school which relate to the pupils, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies
Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfill
Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school
Cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Fulfill wider professional duties
Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships
Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate
Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being using the school systems as appropriate
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Administration
Register the attendance of and supervise pupils during school sessions
Participate in and carry out any administrative tasks within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Professional development
Regularly review the effectiveness of teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils’ progress, attainment and well-being, refining approaches where necessary, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues and other professionals
Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as an outcome of your appraisal
Proactively engage with arrangements made in accordance with the school’s appraisal procedures
Engage with action research in the classroom as part your CPD
Other:
To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which you teach, and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality
Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
Green Lane Primary and Nursery School is a two form entry school which is part of the Coombe Academy Trust, providing teachers with the benefit of fantastic school to school support including subject specialists and shared professional development across the schools within the Trust.
We are very proud of the opportunities we offer our staff and pupils. We deliver an exciting curriculum, rooted in our passion for reading and complemented by Forest School sessions, sporting and musical opportunities. Green Lane pupils acquire the knowledge and skills to excel.
We are looking for an excellent primary classroom practitioner, who will utilise their high expectations and commitment to support our pupils to achieve their very best. We offer an extensive ECT mentoring and support programme alongside the Wandle Teaching School Alliance and delivered by our experienced mentors. We use Google Suite as our platform for planning and collaboration with one another; all teaching staff are provided with a school chromebook to support this. PPA is undertaken in year groups to allow for shared planning and resourcing.
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 Green Lane Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- headteacher@greenlane.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02083376976
Arranging a visit to Green Lane Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@greenlane.org.uk.
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