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Maternity leave cover KS2

St John's Primary School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9AG

This job expired on 20 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  19 February 2024

• Closing date

  20 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 December 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - February to July 2024 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

St John’s Primary School

CLASS TEACHER - JOB DESCRIPTION

This appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of teachers contained in theSchool Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status, and other current educational legislation.

The performance of all the duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonabledirection of the headteacher, and other senior staff as appropriate. The headteacher and senior staff will ensure that the employee has a reasonable workload and sufficient support to carry outthe duties of the post.

Areas of responsibility and key tasks:

A Planning

Plan teaching to achieve progression in pupils’ learning through:

 identifying clear teaching and learning objectives and specifying how they will be taught andassessed

 setting tasks, including homework, which challenge all pupils and ensure a high level ofinterest

 setting appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning, motivation andpresentation of work

 setting clear targets building on prior attainment

 identifying the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individualeducation plans and the requirements of the SEN Code of Practice

 making effective use of assessment information when planning lessons

 planning opportunities to develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills, and thepersonal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the children.

 the use of Teaching Assistant time as appropriate.

B. Teaching and Class Management

 establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which

supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident

 set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard ofdiscipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships

 provide clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge

 use a variety of teaching methods to:

(i) structure information well, including outlining content and aims and summarising keypoints as the lesson progresses

(ii) instruct, demonstrate and give accurate, well paced explanations using appropriatevocabulary

(iii) use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors andmisconceptions

 select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other sources

 ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate tothe subject taught

 critically evaluate teaching to improve effectiveness

C Monitoring, assessment, recording, reporting - to:

 assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specificaspects of teaching

 mark and monitor pupils’ work and set targets for progress

 assess and record pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work isunderstood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving

 use school systems to analyse pupil progress and attainment data.

 prepare and present informative reports to parents

D. Other professional requirements – to:

 have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities

 operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school, including Health &Safety and Safeguarding Children.

 establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentationand personal and professional conduct

 endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet highexpectations

 contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings andmanagement systems necessary to co-ordinate the management of the school

 take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to schoolpolicies and practices

 liaise effectively with parents and governors as necessary

 in addition to carry out other duties as reasonably required by the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for an enthusiastic and effective teacher to join our friendly and committed team at St John’s Primary School in Wallingford. The temporary post is for a Year 5 class and is to cover maternity leave.

Our children love to learn and enjoy all aspects of school life. We can offer the opportunity to work with a team of talented and experienced teachers and support staff, in the heart of the community of Wallingford.

St John’s has a creative and engaging curriculum, and we place a love of learning at the heart of everything we do. We offer a broad range of experiences for the children outside the classroom through clubs, trips and residentials. We also place importance on developing the emotional wellbeing of our pupils and providing good pastoral support.

St John’s is part of the OPEN Umbrella Trust, a group of four forward thinking and collaborative primary schools in South Oxfordshire. We work together to build peer networks and provide exciting opportunities for sharing good practice with colleagues.

We are fortunate to have extremely supportive parents and committed governors who work closely with us to ensure the ongoing success of the school. We received a very positive Ofsted report in July 2023 and were graded ‘Good’.

We are looking for a team player who shares our aspirations for excellence in all aspects of school life. We would welcome applications from teachers on the main scale, including ECTs.

We would love to show you our school, please call us on 01491 837305 to arrange a suitable time.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Johns Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references will be required

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About St John's Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St John's Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office.2567@st-johns.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01491837305
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-primary-school-ox10-9ag (opens in new tab)

A friendly primary school based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire

We pride ourselves on providing a broad and creative curriculum for our children by providing a wide range of learning experiences, based around the six themes of our vision: critical thinking and problem solving, physical and mental well-being, local and global citizenship, communication and social skills, creativity and innovation and key academic skills. Our curriculum is enriched through a range of outdoor learning, sport, art and drama activities, after school clubs, themed weeks, trips and visits.

Through a focus on positive values, we nurture each individual to become the best they can be and help them to become successful life-long learners.

Arranging a visit to St John's Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2567@st-johns.oxon.sch.uk.

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