Classroom Leader

Estimated salary for this role is £28,000 - £38,000 per annum.

Folkestone Girls has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic Classroom Leader to join our team. As a key member of our teaching staff, you will be responsible for leading a class of children and providing support to the class teacher in their absence.

• Lead a class of children on a regular basis, taking responsibility for planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting.
• Carry out professional duties as a Class Teacher, following guidance from the class teacher in their absence.
• Maintain a positive ethos and core values within the school and the wider community.
• Support initiatives taken by the Trust, as well as supporting the class teacher in their roles and responsibilities.
• Be responsible for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the pupils, actively promote the development of personal and social skills, and provide emotional support in a way that accords with the pupils' age and level of development within the stated aims of the school.
• Work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues within the school, across the Trust, and in other schools, in order to drive forward standards.

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

• A supportive, friendly, and hard-working staff team.
• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare.
• Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute.
• Regular wellbeing and social activities.
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Electric car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences.
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution.
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers.