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Job description: Classroom Teacher
Job details
Salary: Mainscale
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Fixed Term with a view to becoming permanent in September
Reporting to: Headteacher, DHT
Responsible for: Class, LSAs
Holt Farm Infant School is a happy, nurturing, and inclusive community where every child is valued and supported to achieve their very best. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated class teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. We would welcome anindividual with a good understanding of best practice in KS1, excellent knowledge of how to deliver strong foundations, including phonics, early writing and maths. You will work within a supportive team to create sequences of learning and deliver engaging lessons. You will be supported by an experienced SLT team. This role is fixed term, with a view for this to become permanent in September in a KS1 class. You will also lead a foundation subject as part of your role. We will provide CPD to support you in developing your knowledge in coordinating a subject.
Main purpose
The teacher will:
· Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
· Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's vision and values
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Professional development
Take part in the school's appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate
Communication
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Management of staff and resources
Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers
Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
Deploy resources delegated to them
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Other areas of responsibility
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
What We Offer
· A welcoming and supportive team.
· A SLT with a strong vision for the future of the school
· Happy,politeand enthusiastic and caring children who love to learn.
· A strong commitment to professional development.
· A chance to make a genuine difference in children's lives.
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged, please contact our school office on 01702 544058admin@holtfarm-inf.essex.sch.uk
Safeguarding Statement:
Holt Farm Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Equality and Diversity:
Holt farm Infant School is committed to creating a diverse workforce.We'llconsider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability,marriageor civil partnership.