Primary Teacher
New River College Primary, London, N1 0HNThis job expired on 9 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
9 May 2021 at 11:59am
Date listed
26 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + SEN Allowance £32,157 - £50,935 per annum plus SEN Allowance £2,270
Primary Teacher job summary
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The purpose of the post is to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils in the PRU. The post holder will ensure a cohesive and personalised programme of learning activities for New River College Primary PRU pupils. This will include developing a broad and balanced primary curriculum.
The postholder will support the senior management team in creating a lasting improvement in the quality of education provision and the management of teaching and learning through the provision of high quality professional services, which meet the changing expectations of New River College.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
The postholder is required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the Schoolteacher’s Pay and Conditions and such specific duties that form part of this job description.
Teachers are responsible to the designated member of SMT for supporting the general good order and discipline of New River College, and the implementation of all policies. All staff are expected to have a clear understanding of the aims, objectives and ethos of New River College and an awareness of its role in the community. It is essential that the academic and pastoral frameworks of New River College be seen as inter-related.
MAIN DUTIES
1. To teach and be responsible for the development and co-ordination of a class across the full age and ability range, with reference to the national curriculum and programmes of study
2. To take responsibility for tracking pupil progress and for collecting and monitoring data to support teaching and learning
3. To deliver and facilitate dynamic, creative and active lessons
4. All staff have a teaching commitment that will involve the following:
planning and recording of lessons
• regular submission of schemes of work and lesson planning to line manager
• maintenance of pupil and class records
• completion of pupils’ subject reports and profiles
• assessment, monitoring and evaluation in line with the PRU policy, setting of pupil targets
• tracking pupil progress in subject area
• setting and marking of regular homework
• undertaking regular sampling of pupil’s work
• management of relevant resources including care of equipment, stock and delegated budget where appropriate
5. To identify learning objectives related to specialisms across the curriculum and develop policies as appropriate
6. To identify resources required to sustain and embed high quality subject delivery
7. To work in partnership with a range of agencies and providers as appropriate to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum offer
8. To have pastoral and lead professional responsibility for a group of pupils, planning for positive outcomes
9. To take an active role in encouraging good attendance of pupils
10. To identify the individual learning needs of students, including those with SEN
11. To monitor and review the progress of individual pupils and groups of pupils, to contribute to the writing of Pupil Passports and or School based SEN plans, and the Annual Reviews of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plans. To maintain records and prepare and present reports
12. To prepare school reports in line with statutory requirements for reporting to parents/carers and to adhere to the annual schedule for completing pupil profiles including attendance at parents’ /carers’ meetings
13. To contribute to the development and implementation of Pupil Progress Files
14. To work with colleagues to develop and implement pupils’ Pupil Passports and or School based SEN plans including the arrangements for reintegration to school or for transition to other suitable provision, education, employment or training as appropriate.
15. To keep abreast of developments in all relevant aspects of the curriculum
16. To participate in the development of PRU policies, the development plan and Ofsted action plans.
17. To communicate when needed with the management committee / governing body, parents, SMT, local authority officers and outside agencies
18. To attend team and service meetings and participate in activities that support SMT in the maintenance of discipline and ethos
19. To assist and support other members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the PRU, including involvement in off-site activities
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post, in accordance with New River College’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety guidance and legislation
• To promote the safeguarding of children
• To use information technology systems as required to carry out the duties of the post in the most efficient and effective manner
• To participate in performance management, and undertake training and professional development as appropriate
• To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required by the senior management team on any of the PRU sites
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• To ensure that all services within the areas of responsibility are provided in accordance with New River College’s commitment to high quality service provision.
• To ensure that New River College policies and customer care standards are met and adhered to.
• At all times to carry out the responsibilities of the post with due regard to New River College’s Equal Opportunities policy.
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 New River College Primary
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 16 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- New River College Primary website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mark.gilleran@nrc.islington.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 504 0534
About us
At New River College Primary we aim to provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and achieve academically, emotionally, socially and behaviourally. All staff and agencies involved at NRC Primary promote spiritual, moral, social and reflective development and this is ingrained into all our daily practice.
We succeed in doing this through setting relevant and realistic challenges and targets so that every pupil has the equal opportunity to be successful and achieve all that they can.
“Teachers know their pupils well and are skilled in helping them overcome the barriers to their learning….Pupils are all cared for and parents confirm they feel secure and happy at school”
(Ofsted July 2013)
Arranging a visit to New River College Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mark.gilleran@nrc.islington.sch.uk.
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