Husbands Bosworth Primary School - Vacancy

Job Title

KS1 Classroom Teacher

Main Purpose of post

To teach a class of KS1 children

Working Pattern

Fulltime

Contract Type

Fixed term (maternity cover Summer and Autumn term)

Pay

Teachers Main Pay Scale

Closing date:

Midday on21st February 2018

Interviews to be held w/c February 26th 2018

Responsible to:

The Headteacher

Core responsibilities:

  • To teach the Primary National Curriculum in accordance with the policies and priorities of the school.
  • To plan and teach high quality and engaging lessons which meet the learning needs of all children in the full range of curriculum areas.
  • To use Information and Communications Technology to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum.
  • To use the principles of assessment for learning to inform planning and to ensure children understand the next steps in their learning.
  • To work collaboratively and effectively within a creative and committed whole school staff team.
  • To raise standards of achievement across the curriculum, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the school.
  • To foster excellence and enjoyment for children in their lives at school.

Please complete the attached application form and return to:

Person Specification – KS1 Teacher

Attributes
Essential / Desirable
Qualifications and Training / QTS
Degree or equivalent
Experience / Track record of success in achieving high standards and good progress with KS1 pupils especially in mathematics and English. / Experience of teaching mixed age group classes.
Skills and Knowledge /
  • Knowledge and understanding of best practice in primary pedagogy.
  • Excellent subject knowledge to support confident teaching of mathematics and English within a creative curriculum, particularly early reading and writing, including phonics.
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  • able to offer extra curricular activities

Other attributes /
  • highly motivated/committed
  • able to reflect/self evaluate
  • able to meet the professional standards for teachers at the relevant grade
  • keen to develop leadership skills in at least one curriculum subject
  • keen to develop own skills through continuing professional development
  • enjoys working with children
  • objective and co-operative
  • well-organised and punctual
  • professional attitude
  • understands confidentiality issues and duty of care
  • able to work collegially as part of a strong school team
  • able to develop positive relationships with all members of the school community and to promote effective links between home and school
  • a creative thinker with a sense of humour
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  • can show evidence of using initiative
  • knows own strengths and weaknesses
  • understands the role of the teacher in relation to parents and the wider community