Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

MPS 1-6 /  £23720 - £34325 per annum
Required From: 1^st September 2019

Responsible to: Headteacher and SLT
 

The Governors and Senior Leadership Team of Crown Meadow First School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly ambitious Class Teacher to join our committed school as we continue on our journey towards outstanding. We welcome applications from NQTs and more experienced teachers.

We are seeking someone who is:

• an innovative practitioner who understands how to engage all learners
• a good or outstanding teacher with high expectations
• committed to personalising learning and closing the gap for vulnerable learners
• able to demonstrate creative flair, enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability to challenge all learners
• understands how feedback is an effective tool for moving learning forward
• able to plan and deliver a high quality learning journey that engages, challenges and moves all learners on
• able to effectively deploy additional adults within the classroom
• able to recognise that every second counts to further learning
• committed to safeguarding and has a strong understanding of their role in ensuring all pupils are safe.

We are able to offer:

• a school with a recent good Ofsted  (November 2016)
• wonderful children who love to learn
• a supportive, friendly and hardworking staff team and Governing Body
• supportive parents and carers
• a fantastic, purpose-built PFI building shared with Alvechurch Middle School and Alvechurch Library

  Duties:

  The Class Teacher will:

• implement agreed school policies and guidelines;
• support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff;
• plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;
• be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;
• provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;
• keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning;
• report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
• maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy;
• take part in and contribute to meetings that relate to teaching/curriculum;
• cooperate with and, where appropriate, advise the Headteacher and other colleagues in the review, development and management of a subject in the school/key stage;
• communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;
• plan for, organise and direct the work of support staff within the classroom;
• participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance,

The closing date for this post is Thursday 9^th May 2019 at midday.

Tours of the school will be taking place on Thursday 2nd May 2019 at 9:30am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm.

Please contact the school office to book onto the visits. We look forward to receiving your application.  Following shortlisting, the interview will consist of a lesson observation at your current employment and an interview held at Crown Meadow First School and Nursery, Birmingham Road, Alverchurch, Birmingham  B48 7TA

Tel: 0121 445 4540

office@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk

Crown Meadow First School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.