Shaw Ridge Primary School
Ridge Green, Shaw
Swindon SN5 5PU
Telephone: 01793 871601
Fax: 01793 878820
email:
Website: www.shawridgeprimary.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Cowell B.Sc M.Ed
Company Registration No. 8714241
Candidate Specification
Post: KS1 TEACHER
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
· Qualified teacher status
· Able to create a purposeful, orderly, supportive and stimulating environment for children’s learning
· Ability to match teaching to children’s individual needs
· Flexibility and commitment to share in development of our school
· ICT proficiency in learning and teaching
· Ability to work collaboratively with year group partners and within KS1 team and liaise with F2 and KS2 colleagues
· Ability to manage and develop curriculum areas
· Demonstrate self-awareness of professional development needs
· Desire to continue professional development to further improve as a teacher
· Ability to work productively with parents/carers to optimise children’s outcomes
· Experience of foundation stage working
Preferred
· Willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities
JOB DESCRIPTION TEACHER
SCHOOL Shaw Ridge Primary School
EMPLOYER Shaw Ridge Primary School
LA Swindon Borough Council
JOB PURPOSE
1a The education and welfare of a designated class of children in accordance with the requirements of Conditions of Employment of School Teachers, having due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, the school aims and the policies of the Governing Body.
1b To share in the corporate responsibility for the development, well being and discipline of all pupils.
2 To manage the teaching and learning of primary pupils within the school in accordance with school policy and in pursuit of high standards of pupil achievement.
You are required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in paragraphs 48.1-51.7 (inclusive) of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
OBJECTIVES AS A CLASSTEACHER
To ensure pupil entitlement to the National Curriculum and RE
To ensure pupils make good progress towards individual learning goals
To develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural values
To develop children’s self-esteem, self-discipline, confidence and independence
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
The education of a class of mixed age children including:
A Teaching of the National Curriculum, RE and the wider curriculum taking into account pupils’ individual needs
B Assessing, recording and reporting pupil progress in order to maximise achievement
C The management of human and physical resources to best effect
D Discipline, health and safety
E Developing self to enhance performance
KEY TASKS
A1 Implement the school aims
A2 Work with colleagues to plan tasks in order to meet the individual needs of children
B1 Mark work and ensure that pupils receive regular feedback in an age appropriate way
B2 Complete pupil records
B3 Participate in assessment arrangements agreed by the school and as legally required
B4 Liaise regularly with parents, reporting formally twice a year and in writing annually
C1 Direct the work of classroom assistants/voluntary helpers within your room
C2 Manage and maintain physical resources within the teaching area
D1 Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils
D2 Safeguard pupils’ health and safety
E1 Attend staff meetings as required
E2 Participate in arrangements for further training and professional development
OBJECTIVES AS A COORDINATOR (for non NQTs)
To ensure pupil entitlement to the National Curriculum
To raise standards of pupil achievement in agreed curriculum areas
To foster enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of these areas
To increase staff confidence and competence in teaching these subjects
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Within the agreed curriculum areas to:
A Review, develop and implement means for supporting pupils’ learning
B Monitor and evaluate learning programmes to ensure their effectiveness
C Develop self and others in order to enhance performance
D Secure and monitor resource allocation to ensure equality of experience
KEY TASKS
A1 Lead the development of the curriculum and school policy in agreed subjects
A2 Facilitate the implementation of the National Curriculum in accordance with the school’s curriculum and subject policies
A3 Develop opportunities for parents to understand and support their children’s learning including the provision of homework in line with school policy
B1 Monitor the quality of teaching and learning in the agreed subjects including teachers’ plans
B2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the school curriculum in the above subjects in accordance with the school policy for assessment
B3 Provide information to staff, parents, governors and advisors about the work of the school and standards in the agreed subjects
C1 Promote and support the professional development of all staff within the subject in accordance with the school’s staff development policy
C2 Meet with colleagues to discuss approach and to help plan work
C3 Undertake appropriate staff development in order to develop professional effectiveness as coordinator
D1 Establish and maintain appropriate teaching and learning resources by negotiation with senior management