Class Teacher

4 weeks ago

York, York City, United Kingdom York Steiner School Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team at York Steiner School. As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and purposeful learning environment that fosters the academic, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish good classroom habits and routines to promote a positive class dynamic.
  • Develop a deep understanding of each child's strengths and weaknesses to structure work accordingly.
  • Provide a balanced curriculum based on an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and child development.
  • Maintain good discipline and develop children's confidence to ensure effective learning.
  • Work collaboratively with classroom assistants, subject teachers, and learning support staff.
  • Develop children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills, perseverance, academic curiosity, and independent study and research habits.
  • Engage in pedagogical study and discussion with colleagues and address areas of concern or need.
  • Share subject knowledge with other teachers and classes as relevant.
  • Strive to be a reflective practitioner and participate actively in the appraisal process.

Monitoring Progress and Parent Communication:

  • Take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils, including feedback, assessment, and monitoring.
  • Organise regular class and one-to-one parents' evenings.
  • Complete detailed end-of-year reports.
  • Provide necessary updates to parents as and when appropriate.
  • Support and participate in the enrolment process for new pupils.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the purchase of materials for the class.
  • Organise class trips, events, and festivals.
  • Provide cover for absent colleagues when needed.

Compliance:

  • Maintain the classroom environment to a high standard and observe Health and Safety policies and procedures.
  • Participate in staff meetings as relevant.
  • Operate within the school's policies and procedures, including safeguarding.
  • Attend statutory and non-statutory training courses as required.

Person Specification:

Qualifications, Training, and Experience:

  • Teacher qualification (either PGCE/QTS or Steiner Waldorf training).
  • Degree-level qualification.
  • Understanding of Steiner Waldorf Education and the Ethos of York Steiner School.
  • At least two years teaching experience.
  • IT skills, including Microsoft Office and G Suite.
  • Maths and English GCSE.

Personal Qualities:

  • Professional, positive, friendly, and approachable.
  • Ability to relate to and inspire children.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and on your own.
  • Commitment to the school and a desire to become part of the school community.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with parents and internal and external colleagues.
  • Positive attitude to work, being responsible, self-motivated, proactive, and flexible.
  • Resilience and a sense of humour in times of pressure.
  • Adaptability in the context of a small school.

Benefits:

Annual leave: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) in the first year, 31 days in the second year before rising to 33 days after 3 years (pro-rata). 12-month probationary period.

We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.

York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex, marital status, age, race, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religious belief.

Application process:

Application forms can be downloaded from https://www.yorksteinerschool.org/job-opportunities/.

To find out more about York Steiner School, visit our website https://www.yorksteinerschool.org/.

All completed application forms should be emailed to Sarah Heaton, HR/Admin Manager at sarah.heaton@yorksteinerschool.org.

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