KS1 Phase Leader

3 weeks ago


Malvern, United Kingdom Mercian Educational Trust Full time

THIS JOB IS BASED AT SOMERS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Job Purpose To have responsibility for teaching an assigned class and to be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of classes within the phase and the safety and welfare of the pupils as appropriate. Duties include helping deliver the highest standard of education to the students, supporting teachers and staff, and ensuring an overall safe and successful school environment.

Generic responsibilities

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the Scho  To meet and conform to the appropriate standards set out in the Teachers Standards and the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document or such other revised document/s as identified by the Department for Education.  To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Headteacher.  To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes within the school, as deemed necessary by the Headteacher in accordance with STPCD.

Specific Responsibilities- Phase Leader

To lead the team, be instrumental in planning for continual improvement and contribute to the evaluation of the work of the phase. Attend regular Senior Management Team meetings, providing a communication stream between staff members within the phase and the senior leaders within the school. Use information gained from the analysis of data from National Curriculum tests and other information to modify and improve curriculum provision. Monitor the implementation of the school’s curriculum, ensuring that the intended curriculum is being taught effectively Support and monitor the progress of the School Improvement Plan so that standards are maintained and improved. To promote an atmosphere of continuing professional development and to share good practices with colleagues. To support the professional development of all staff, including Early Career Teachers and initial teacher training students. To manage effectively all staff connected with the phase; monitor the quality of teaching and learning; provide support to colleagues and advise the Headteacher on all staffing matters within the phase. Support staff within the phase with the management of behaviour and conduct, implementing the school’s Behaviour Policy. To appraise TAs on an annual basis as a part of the Senior Management Team. Encourage all staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities. To contribute to the implementation of the safety regulations in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other DFE guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities- Class Teacher

To meet the expectations of a class teacher as determined by the Teachers’ Standards document and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and to locally agreed conditions of employment to the extent that they are incorporated in the postholder’s contract of employment. To create and manage a caring, supportive, and purposeful classroom environment. To plan and prepare lessons to deliver the National Curriculum and the school‛s schemes of work, ensuring teaching is of the highest standard. To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations. To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities. To plan opportunities to develop the social, cultural, and emotional aspects of pupils’ learning. To mark attendance registers, ensure absence and lateness are accounted for, and communicate with the school office staff when they are not. To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment record keeping, and reporting of pupils’ progress. To ensure appropriate records are available for the transfer of pupils. To communicate and consult with parents on all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social, and emotional. To work co-operatively as part of a phase team, including planning work and supervising support staff and parent helpers. To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required. To actively extend your own professional learning using collaborative study, attendance at INSET, and reading to keep abreast of new developments. To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum. To participate as required in meetings with colleagues, other professionals, and parents. To maintain a stimulating, organised, interactive, and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential. Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision. To follow guidance and support from members of the leadership team. To control and oversee the use and storage of books, stationery, and other teaching materials related to their teaching, ensuring that appropriate Health and Safety Regulations are observed. To actively and positively participate in performance management reviews. Promote the safety and well-being of pupils. Maintain good order and discipline among pupils in line with the school‛s Behaviour Policy. Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example. At all times ensure that priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are followed. To carry out any other duty which is deemed reasonable by the Headteacher. 

Specific Responsibilities- Subject Leader

To monitor the implementation of the National Curriculum [subject] requirements and promote [subject] in the primary curriculum. To plan strategically for the improvement of [subject] at Somers Park Primary School in the short, medium, and longer term. To monitor the quality of learning and teaching in [subject] , review standards, and feedback to SLT. To provide support to colleagues in the teaching of [subject] , co-ordinate, plan and lead in-service training relevant to this, and participate in meetings designed to integrate the work of the co-ordinator into the management of the school as a whole. Alongside the leadership of the school, co-ordinate the requisition, storage, maintenance, and deployment of resources and equipment needed for the teaching of [subject]. To assist the Headteacher in the preparation of reports relating to the teaching of [subject] if these are requested by the school’s local governing body.

 


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