Teacher - temporary (maternity cover)

Springfields First School, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NJ

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 November 2024

• Closing date

  16 September 2024 at 8am

• Date listed

  3 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 04 Nov 24 - 18 Jul 25 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

- recent and relevant experience of the Primary Curriculum

- an outstanding classroom practitioner who will ensure every child reaches their full potential

- enthusiastic about planning and delivering an exciting and creative curriculum

- able to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a team

- keen to contribute to the wider life of the school

- good organization skills

- “willing to go the extra mile”

What the school offers its staff

- a happy and welcoming school with a caring ethos

- a stimulating working environment

- a supportive team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils

- friendly happy children who are keen to learn

- supportive parents who value the school

- opportunity to lead whole school initiatives

Further details about the role

Class Teacher Job Description

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE AREA

The role is subject to the current conditions of employment for class teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and other current legislation.

This job description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in Part X11 of the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, sections 48-50. The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council for England.

The job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Head Teacher and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS

Teaching and Managing Pupil Learning

• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained and best use is made of teaching time
• Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources
• Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
• Provide an attractive, well-ordered and stimulating environment in which children can learn
• Ensure that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed
• Select and make effective use of strategies, ICT and other learning resources which enable objectives to be met

Planning and Setting Expectations/Pupil Achievement

• Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation
• Set clear targets for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment
• Identify pupils who have special educational needs and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support
• Implement and keep records on Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

Assessment and Evaluation

• Implement and embed Assessment for Learning principles in daily practice
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching
• Use individual pupil tracking systems to monitor progress
• Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for pupils’ progress
• Understand the demands on pupils in relation to the Curriculum

Relationships with Parents and the Wider Community

• Prepare and present informative verbal reports to parents
• Prepare and present informative written reports to parents on an annual basis
• Provide opportunities to develop pupils’ understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples, recognising that learning takes place outside the school context
• Liaise with agencies responsible for pupils’ welfare
• Liaise effectively with parents and governors

Manage Own Performance and Development

• Set a good example through presentation and personal/professional conduct
• Take responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy
• Share corporate responsibility for the implementation of school policies and practices
• Evaluate own teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
• Take on any additional responsibilities which may from time to time be determined
• Maintain the ethos of our school by encouraging good discipline, respect within the classroom and throughout the school
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems

Managing Staff and Other Adults

• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues
• Manage and guide classroom assistants and volunteer helpers within the class and school setting

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

The content of this job description and person specification will be reviewed on an annual basis in line with the Children and Lifelong Learning Directorate’s training and development review 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 are 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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@springfields-first.staffs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Springfields First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Springfields First School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@springfields-first.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01785337310
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfields-first-school (opens in new tab)

Springfields First School is a popular village school on the outskirts of Stone in Staffordshire. The school has expanded over recent years, increasing the PAN to 45. The school benefits from supportive governors, staff and parents.

Arranging a visit to Springfields First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@springfields-first.staffs.sch.uk.

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