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Teacher

Elmwood Junior School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL

This job expired on 19 May 2024 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
19 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher

Job Description

To carry out the duties of a class teacher in accordance with National Pay and Conditions of Service

To plan, with year group colleagues, to provide a balanced curriculum that meets National Curriculum requirements and those of individual children

To plan with clear learning objectives and deliver engaging learning activities

To establish a good, consistent classroom ethos and environment

To provide a well-organised stimulating classroom environment that encourages independent learning

To use a variety of teaching styles and strategies that will deliver a curriculum appropriate to the age and needs of the children

To ensure that the children are aware of their tasks and that high teacher expectations are met

To ensure that learning support assistants are aware of planning and learning needs

To respond to children’s work as a reinforcement to learning and highlight successes through discussion and display

To record children’s progress through evaluation and the school’s assessment systems

To report on children’s achievement to parents in written and oral forms to comply with school policy and statutory National requirements

To be a positive role model for children, developing a caring environment in class and around the school, ensuring that equal opportunities have a high focus

With colleagues encourage a high expectation of good behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy

To attend staff meetings and Inset days taking an active part in developing policies

To share in maintaining, developing and resourcing the school curriculum

To attend regular courses to develop personal knowledge and skills to share their knowledge with colleagues and contribute to the development of the school

To participate in the School’s Appraisal scheme

To undertake such duties as are reasonably required by the Head Teacher.

Other Duties

If assigned and trained for the role of DDSL, assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with the support of vulnerable pupils and their families, including liaising with external agencies (for example Children’s Services) and attending meetings relating to the safety and welfare of pupils.

This job description may be changed or modified after negotiation with the Head Teacher or as required by school circumstances and should be reviewed annually.

What the school offers its staff

Our vision is ambitious for every child at Elmwood Juniors. We work hard to nurture and support every child’s development so that they grow into confident, creative and compassionate individuals not only equipped to handle their future academic career, but be instilled with values that encourage children to make genuine contributions to making a better world for their families, our community, this city and even the nation. We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and local community

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Full time School Counsellor• Staff car park on site

• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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