Upper KS2 Class Teacher
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 7BFThis job expired on 15 May 2020
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
15 May 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 April 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Upper KS2 Class Teacher job summary
Main Duties:
1 To teach an assigned class according to the pupils’ individual needs, including the planning and preparation of relevant activities and marking of work, in line with all school policies and the requirements of the National Curriculum.
2 To be responsible for the spiritual, social and moral development of the children and show concern for their health and safety, creating an atmosphere where bullying of any form is not tolerated.
3 To be responsible for the academic progress of all pupils helping them to fulfil their potential for success.
4 To be responsible for maintaining a stimulating classroom environment that allows for appropriate learning opportunities, where resources are well organised and children’s work is effectively displayed.
5 To be responsible for assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils including communicating and consulting with parents/carers and relevant bodies.
6 To establish and monitor high standards of behaviour within the class to help children develop into independent learners.
7 To review and evaluated methods of teaching and programmes of work and participate in further training and professional development as a teacher.
8 To participate in the school’s pattern of staff meetings contributing to the formation, implementation, evaluation and review of school policies relating to the curriculum and pastoral functions of the school, and attend additional meetings as necessary.
9 To carry out duties that form part of the school’s daily organisation including registering the attendance of pupils and undertaking their supervision as required.
10 To be responsible for a defined curriculum area or school function, which will be specified on an individual job description and work according to the priorities stated on the School Development Plan/ Single Plan.
11 To co-operate and work professionally with colleagues, parents and the community, and co-ordinate the work of teaching assistants working with individuals or groups in the class.
12 To undertake such duties as the Head shall reasonably request and be willing to ask her help and advice when necessary.
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.
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 160 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@st-josephs.brighton-hove.sch.uk
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
The Governors are seeking to recruit an Excellent Teacher for Upper KS2
Mainscale/UPS
Full Time - Permanent
For September 2020
The Governors of this welcoming and friendly Catholic school are seeking to appoint an excellent, inspirational teacher to join our team.
We are particularly looking for candidates with an interest or experience in Key Stage 2
The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic or be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school.
They will have the following essential skills:
• A full commitment to child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils;
• Effective learning and teaching strategies;
• Excellent classroom management;
• Commitment to high standards and supporting school improvement;
• A team player, able to motivate and support others, willing to make a positive contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
• The ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues;
• A commitment to inclusion of all pupils;
We would be particularly interested in applicants who have:
• Recent and relevant experience in upper KS2
• Experience of leading a core subject area.
• Experience of teaching in a Catholic school
We can offer:
• A happy, dedicated staff team who work tirelessly for the children of St Joseph’s.
• A small, friendly school with beautifully behaved pupils.
• A spacious and well-resourced working environment.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please ensure you are using the Catholic Education Service application form.
For full details and an application form, please contact the school office on 01273 556607 or by email to admin@st-josephs.brighton-hove.sch.uk. Details can also be found on our school website. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
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