Teacher

Job Purpose ​ To have responsibility for teaching an assigned class and to be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of a class 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. 

Year 3 class teacher position, on our Somers Park site.

The post is for a fixed term/maternity cover teaching post (until January 2028, or when the maternity leave finishes).

Full-time

Salary: MPS 1- MPS 6

This post is suitable for ECTs.

Key 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 school. ​

• 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​

• 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 post holder’s individual contract of employment. ​

• To create and manage a caring, supportive and purposeful classroom environment. ​

• To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework 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, ensuring absence and lateness are accounted for, communicating 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 my 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​

• Where relevant the post holder is responsible for the supervision of the work of a teaching assistant. ​

• The role may include additional duties appropriate to the level of the post, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher. The job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation.

• All duties must be carried out in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, promoting equality, dignity, and respect for all.

  Person Specification

  ​Key Criteria in addition to the statements in the advert. Assessment, shortlisting & final selection will be assessed initially through candidates' application forms and information. Shortlisted candidates will be further assessed through references and interview activities ​

  Experience​	Essential​	Desirable​
  Experience of teaching in different settings​	✓​
  Experience of leading TAs​	​ ✓​
  Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging​	​ ✓​
  Experience of having been involved in a whole school initiative​	​ ✓​
  Experience of playing a role in implementing a School Improvement Plan​	​ ✓​
  Experience of teaching across the primary age ranges​		​ ✓​
  Education and qualifications ​
  Degree Level Qualification ​	​ ✓​
  Qualified Teacher Status ​	✓​ ​
  Evidence of continuing and recent professional development relevant to the post​		​ ✓​

  Skills and Attributes​	Essential​	Desirable​
  Ability to teach mixed ability groups. ​	​ ✓​
  Supporting and promoting the policies, practices and ethos of the school and trust​	​ ✓​
  Knowledge and confidence in using IT for teaching and management purposes  ​