Skip to main content

This job has expired

Teacher

Employer
Tardebigge First School
Location
Tardebigge near Bromsgrove
Salary
Scale M2-M6
Closing date
11 Nov 2020

View more

Sector
Education
Job Type
Schools / Academies - Teaching roles
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Maternity Cover February Half term 2021 to August 31st 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION 

CLASS TEACHER FOUNDATION/KS1

FULL TIME

MAIN SCALE

TEMPORARY CONTRACT TO THE END OF AUGUST 2021

 

GENERAL

 

The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment for Class Teachers contained in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document, the school Standards and Framework, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and Class Teachers and other current legislation.

 

CLASSES TAUGHT AND RESPONSBILITIES

 

· The position requires you to teach pupils within the Key Stage 1 age range of 4 – 7.

· Delivering a Foundation stage curriculum

 

 

AREA OF RESPONSIBIITY AND KEY TASKS

 

A. PLANNING, TEACHING AND CLASS MANAGEMENT, TO:

 

Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

· Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;

· Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;

· Setting appropriate and demanding expectations;

· Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;

· Identifying SEN or very able pupils and providing a curriculum appropriate to their needs;

· Maintaining pace, motivation and challenge through a cross-curricular, inspirational curriculum;

· Encouraging problem-solving and creativity;

· Making effective use of assessment and ensuring coverage of programmes of study;

· Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time;

· Using a variety of teaching methods to:

i. Engage and inspire learners

ii. Develop thinking and learning skills

iii. Personalise the curriculum to the needs and interest of the learners

iv. Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary

v. Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions

vi. Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills though library, ICT and other sources

· Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the area of learning taught and individual needs;

· Evaluating their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;

· Using experience, play and talk as vehicles for learning;

· Managing parents, carers and other adults in the classroom.

 

B. MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, RECORDING, REPORTING TO:

 

· Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;

· Mark and monitor pupils’ work and set targets for progress;

· Assess and records pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupils is achieving;

· Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

 

C. OTHER PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO:

 

· Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities;

· Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;

· Establish effective working relationships and set a good example thorough their presentation and personal and professional conduct;

· Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;

· Contribute to the corporate life of the school though effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school;

· Take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices;

· Liaise effectively with parents, carers and governors

· Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined

· Undertake professional development to enhance teaching and pupils’ learning and to keep abreast of new ideas;

· Contribute to the implementation of school policies

· Promote the wider aspiration and value of the school.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert