Primary Teacher

• To manage student learning through effective teaching in accordance with the Department’s schemes of work and policies;
• To ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching;
• To use a variety of methods and approaches to match curricular objectives and the range of student needs and ensure equal opportunity for all students;
• To set homework regularly (in accordance with the departmental homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning;
• To work effectively as a member of the department team to improve the quality of teaching and learning;
• To set high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement;
• To use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect, which allows students to feel safe and secure, and promotes their self-esteem;
• To be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct;
• To arrive in class before the start of the lesson, and to begin and end the lesson on time;
• To cooperate with the school on all matters concerning Health and Safety and specifically to take reasonable care of their own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work;
• To be familiar with and support all of the school and department policies;
• To establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff;
• To strive for personal and professional development through active involvement in the school’s induction programme, staff development and performance management procedures;
• To liaise effectively with parents/ guardians;
• To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Line Manager;
• To uphold the ethos of the school, including its emphasis on pastoral care for individual students.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A strong academic background and a good honours degree in a related subject;
• A passion for teaching;
• An empathetic, enthusiastic, and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in students, parents, and staff;
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people;
• Commitment to participation in the co-curricular programme of the school;
• Able to respond flexibly to the demands of working in a school environment;

Knowledge and Skills: 

• The ability to teach Maths, English, and Science in Year 1, 2, and 3;
• The ability to reflect on own teaching practice, adopting teaching strategies and techniques based on departmental/senior leadership team feedback;
• Well-organised, able to approach work methodically, prioritise, and meet deadlines;
• Effective communication skills. Good collaborative skills, able to quickly establish internal and external working relationships with key people across the school, including colleagues, students, and parents;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administrative and teaching purposes;
• The ability to motivate students to achieve their best.