KS2 Class Teacher

Location: Steeple Claydon

Overview

Are you someone who can make a difference to a child's learning? Are you effective and resourceful? Are you committed to developing self-confident and independent children?
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-school is looking for an enthusiastic and committed KS2 teacher to join our team. This is a full-time role starting in September 2024. Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

We can offer you :

A welcoming, supportive team of colleagues Enthusiastic, well behaved and polite pupils who are eager to learn A family orientated, values-based ethos An attractive school environment in a friendly village community A strong commitment to developing all staff and pupils as lifelong learners

Salary details: MPS

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5

Closing date: 24th of May 2024, 3pm.

Early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview early should a suitable applicant be found.

About us

At Steeple Claydon School we believe that every child has the right to be amazing and have 'the chance to shine'. Our overriding principle is that we have high expectations and aspirations for all our children. Every day matters at school, therefore our mission is to provide a nuturing, fulfilling and rich curriculum and learning environment that takes our children on a journey, from the age of two years to eleven, to become independent, curious and active learners.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:
• Being responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring the highest possible standards in work and behaviour and providing equality of opportunity for all.
• Being a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitude, setting high expectations.
• Planning and teaching programmes of work in accordance with the National Curriculum in conjunction with colleagues in the same key stage, ensuring progression across the age and ability range, meets the needs of individual learners.
• Observing, assessing, monitoring and recording the progress and attainment of all pupils in the class.
• Setting homework and planning other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate.
• Being committed to supporting extra-curricular activties.
• Fostering excellent relationships and encourage the involvement and support of parents, governors, community and other agencies
• Being able to support our children with all aspects of school life is essential. At the heart of everything we do is a desire to make a real difference to our childrens’ lives.

There could be an opportunity for a TLR for the right candidate in terms of the school’s priorities and leading maths across the school.

About you

The successful candidate should have the following skills:

Effective and enthusiastic, with high expectations of all pupils and themselves. Committed to developing self-confident and independent learners and want to be part of a collaborative approach to school improvement. Be able to uphold the vision of our school as well as promoting our school values. Able to maintain professionalism at all times and fully engage with our school priorities. Has excellent interpersonal skills and who can communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Evidence of leading an initiative/core subject across the whole school. Experience of planning a sequenced and progressive curriculum Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Understand the role of a curriculum leader Make accurate and productive use of assessment Commitment to keep abreast of new pedagogical developments.

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