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KS2 Teacher

Employer
City Learning Trust
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary
Teachers Main payscale
Closing date
24 Mar 2019

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Job Details

School Name: 

Mill Hill/Smallthorne Primary Academy

Job Title: 

Classroom Teacher KS2 

Reports To: 

Governing Body, Headteacher and Members of Senior Management team 

Role Summary:

As a Classroom Teacher, to deliver a broad, varied and well-balanced curriculum which nurtures and develops the potential of each child.

Key Tasks, Activities and Areas of Responsibility:

A) Planning, Teaching and Classroom Management

Plan teaching and exercise good classroom management to achieve progression in pupils’ learning by:

Ø  Making effective use of assessment information when planning lessons.

Ø  Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.

Ø  Establishing and maintaining a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which supports learning where pupils feel secure and confident.

Ø  Planning opportunities to contribute to pupils’ literacy and numeracy, and to their personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Ø  Identifying the needs of individuals and groups within classes and taking note of individual education plans.

Ø  Anticipating workload and planning ahead.

Ø  Setting tasks, including homework, which challenges pupils and ensures a high level of interest and motivation.

Ø  Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.

Ø  Setting clear targets to build on prior attainment.

Ø  Maintaining a well-equipped and organised classroom with appropriate displays, resource areas and materials for the children’s use.

Ø  Assisting in the development, continuity and progression in all areas of the school curriculum by planning with colleagues as part of a team within the Key Stage or with all school staff.

Ø  Delivering effective learning for all by using a variety of teaching methods.

Ø  Managing pupils’ behaviour and standards and encouraging a high standard of behaviour and mutual respect between all members of the school community.

Ø  Celebrating the achievements and creativity of all pupils.

Ø  Using Teaching Assistants’ time appropriately and effectively.

Ø  Critically evaluating teaching to improve effectiveness.

B) Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

Use effective monitoring, assessment recording and reporting to achieve progression in pupils’ learning by:

Ø  Observing patterns of behaviour including absence and punctuality and highlighting concerns to the Phase Leader and Deputy Headteacher.

Ø  Assessing how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this to improve specific aspects of teaching.

Ø  Assessing and recording pupils’ progress systematically and keeping records to check work is understood and completed, monitoring strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which each pupil is achieving.

Ø  Marking and monitoring pupils’ work and setting targets for progress.

Ø  Gaining an understanding of each child’s previous educational experience and having adequate knowledge of their home background including medical concerns, ethnic origin, home language and religion.

Ø  Preparing and presenting informative reports to parents/carers.

C) Other Professional Requirements:

Ø  Work pro-actively with your Line Manager to monitor and assess own performance.

Ø  Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.

Ø  Report progress against targets.

Ø  Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.

Ø  Ensure the school’s open door policy is fully implemented so that parents/carers are made to feel important and visitors feel welcome.

Ø  Be supportive of and sensitive to the needs of colleagues.

Ø  Keep up to date with relevant initiatives and development in all curriculum developments to maintain good subject knowledge.

Ø  Ensure that the school monitoring procedures are fully implemented.

Ø  Liaise effectively with parents/carers, staff and governors as necessary and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all

Ø  Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.

Ø  Represent the school at internal and external meetings and events as required, ensuring that positive networks are built.

Ø  Make positive contributions towards school initiatives including development plan.

Ø  Foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere for pupils and staff.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Qualifications

Ø  Degree level qualification.

Ø  Postgraduate professional qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Ø  Willingness to continue professional development.

Other Skills Required for Role:

Ø  Ability to be flexibility in order to accommodate changes in work priorities.

Ø  Ability to balance tasks and resources in the organisation of a wide range of activities.

Ø  Ability to provide contingencies to deal with the unexpected.

Ø  Ability to think clearly and logically in working through a problem and to make referrals as appropriate.

Ø  Ability to monitor progress against key performance indicators.

Ø  Possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude.

Ø  Have an awareness of the needs of children who have English as an additional language.

Ø  Communication:

Ø  Apply effective verbal communication skills.

Ø  Present information and ideas clearly, by using language appropriate to the audience.

Ø  Positively influence the opinions of others through factual discussion.

Ø  Adapt personal style to suit individual situation and needs.

Ø  Create an environment of trust by delivering on promises.

Ø  Utilise report-writing skills to accurately reflect a situation through positive language.

Ø  Use negotiation skills with parents and outside agencies.

Accountability/Freedom to Act

Ø  Make routine decisions based upon guidelines and procedures laid down in the established framework.

Ø  Lead by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment.

Ø  Make decisions based upon analysis, understanding and interpretation of relevant data and information.

Ø  Make judgements with regard to when it is appropriate to liaise with others including external agencies.

General Comments

Ø  The Classroom Teacher teaches classes of approximately 30 children.

Ø  To be successful in this role you must readily adapt to constantly changing curriculum, modifying lesson preparation and delivery accordingly.

Ø  You must operate strictly in accordance with the school policies and procedures and have limited scope for decision making outside of these frameworks.

General Information

Equality Opportunities 

Ø  As a member of school staff, take individual and collective professional responsibility for reinforcing and promoting a working environment free from discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying. 

Ø  Ensure the development and progression of equality within the sphere of responsibility of this post and the fair and equal treatment of all colleagues, children, parents and visitors. 

Confidentiality and Data Protection 

Ø  Treat all information acquired through employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence. 

Ø  To be aware of the school's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all processes comply with this. 

To contribute as an effective and collaborative member of the school team 

Ø  Fulfil any other duties as reasonably required by the Executive Headteacher, Headteacher, Governor or SLT member. 

Ø  Participate in the ongoing development, implementation and monitoring of the development plans. 

Ø  Attend regular meetings as required and make a positive contribution during meetings. 

Person Specification:  KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE CRITERIA WILL BE VERIFIED BY:-   APPLICATION FORM          INTERVIEW           REFERENCE(S)

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

 

 

 

 

 

-      Educational/vocational/ occupational qualifications and/or training

 

 

 

·       Five grade A-C GCSE

 

·       A levels

 

·       Degree

 

·       NQT status

 

·       An enhanced DBS certificate

 

·       Level 1 Safeguarding. 

 

·       Further professional qualifications: certificate or diploma in education

 

·       Postgraduate qualification

 

·       First Aid

 

·       Positive Handling Training

 

 

 

-      Work or other relevant experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·       Recent and relevant experience working in KS2 

 

·       Experience of dealing with parents and the wider community Experience of assessment for learning and summative assessment reporting 

 

·       Experience of working with children who exhibit some special educational needs not necessarily on a one to one basis.

 

·       A good understanding of the KS2 curriculum

 

·       A working knowledge of strategies and techniques for raising pupil attainment generally including different groups of pupils such as SEN.

 

·       Contributing to Special Needs reviews

 

·       Additional experience in leading groups of children in educational visit scenarios.

 

·       Experience of SATs

 

·       Active involvement in the development of school policies.     

 

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

 

 

 

 

-      Skills, abilities, knowledge and competencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·       Ability to work with computing resources 

 

·       Have a good understanding of the mastery principles of the Key Stage 2 curriculum 

 

·       Be imaginative and know how to encourage learning

 

·       Demonstrate enthusiasm and self-motivation

 

·       Be willing to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative

 

·       Have practical knowledge of child development

 

·       Be able to communicate effectively with children

 

·       Have the ability to set high expectations,  firm and clear boundaries using positive behavioural  management strategies

 

·       Ability to contribute to a team

 

·       Ability to interrogate data and plan for action 

 

·       Experience of collaborating with a range of teacher and wider professionals e.g. Speech Therapy and Health Visitors 

 

·       Good written and spoken communication skills 

 

•     A good understanding of the characteristics of good teaching.

  • Ability to reflect upon one’s practice, to evaluate performance (both strengths and areas for development) and to seek further professional development.
  • A good understanding of work-life balance and how to achieve this.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with outside agencies or organisations. 

 

 

-      General competencies

 

·       Demonstrates ability to liaise in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organisation and externally. Competent at working with colleagues in a 
co-operative way 

 

·       Flexible and motivational person 

 

·       Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. 

 

·       Self- motivated, creative and confident.

 

·       Resilient, cheerful and positive. 

 

·       A caring and supportive attitude towards all children and a commitment towards meeting the needs of children of all abilities.

 

·       Commitment to equal opportunities and equal value for children and colleagues

 

·        Commitment to the protection, safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

 

·       An ability to communicate effectively with parents and other members of staff.

 

  • Willingness to learn, share experiences and influence the work of others.
  • Ability to demonstrate a clearly identified personal educational philosophy.
  • A clear vision of own immediate professional development needs.
  • Able to embrace change and work alongside others to manage the change process

Company

A multi academy trust with a mission to create a world-class education system. We are very passionate about providing a world class education that helps each and every student reach their full potential. We focus on the highest quality teaching and learning, and have outstanding teaching and leadership training programmes. Children who are starting school in the city learning trust will have the best opportunities to develop their education and skills.

The City Learning Trust (CLT), a cooperative Multi-Academy trust was informed in May 2015 when Haywood Academy made the transition from a single academy trust to a Cooperative Multi-Academy Trust.

Company info
Telephone
01782 853 535
Location
High Lane
Burslem
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
West Midlands
ST6 7AB
GB

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