HOWELL’S SCHOOL, LLANDAFF
NURSERY TEACHER
Howell’s School, Llandaff
With its sister school in Denbigh, Howell’s School, Llandaff, is the oldest girls’ school in Wales, having opened in August 1860. Since then, it has steadily expanded, both in terms of pupil numbers and physical size, though it is still located on its original large site and has the benefit of extensive grounds. The school now caters for girls from the age of 3 to 18. Since 1980 it has been a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest organisation of independent schools in the UK. Its 26 member schools all have a reputation for consistently high academic standards, superb pastoral support and enviable extra-curricular programmes.
In 2005, Howell’s opened its doors to boys with the establishment of the co-educational College for A Level students. The facilities inside the Victorian building and its more modern extensions are first-class and the opportunities for extracurricular activities, teamwork and confidence-building numerous. Academically, the school provides great added value, with results at both GCSE and A Level regularly greatly exceeding expectations.
In order to apply, we require all of the following documents:
· Full Curriculum Vitae
· Completed application form
· E-mail all documents in word format to:
· E-mail communication is preferred. If this is difficult, please post documentation to:
Mrs Judith Ashill
Head of Junior School
Howell’s School, Llandaff GDST
Cardiff Road
Cardiff CF5 2YD
Telephone: 029 2056 2019
Applications will be acknowledged and then evaluated against the selection criteria. The appointment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and a satisfactory medical declaration.
HOWELL’S SCHOOL, LLANDAFF
JUNIOR SCHOOL
NURSERY TEACHER
From September 2014, we are seeking to appoint a full-time teacher to work in the Nursery Department of our thriving and successful Infant and Junior School.
The Junior School is set in its own grounds on the same extensive site as the Senior School. The girls in the Nursery occupy the newly refurbished ground floor of Cumberland Lodge, and Hazelwood is the house for the girls in Years 4, 5 and 6. The younger girls are in Ty Hapus, the new ‘S’ shaped building next door. Specialist teaching rooms include a Library, Music, ICT and Art/DT room. There is an interactive whiteboard in each of the 14 classrooms and every room is well resourced with lively and colourful displays. The girls take full advantage of the facilities in the Senior School also, the indoor swimming pool, the Sports Hall, the music instrumental teaching rooms, the dyslexia satellite, the sports field and the Great Hall.
Each class is taught by a well-qualified and experienced teacher, including the nursery class and there are qualified teaching assistants in our Nursery and Reception classes. Year 1 and Year 2 classes share a teaching assistant.
Howell’s Junior School is a caring, family community. The girls are happy and motivated, have a real love of learning and are well supported by their parents. The committed staff work closely and positively as a team to ensure that our warm, friendly environment is maintained and that all girls have an enriched and holistic experience.
Completed application forms should reach Mrs Ashill, Head of the Junior School by Tuesday 22nd April at 4pm.
Interviews will take place soon after. The successful applicants will be required to produce proof of relevant qualifications for salary assessment purpose, and will also be required to produce proof of Asylum and Immigration status at interview.
HOWELL’S SCHOOL, LLANDAFF
About your Application
Candidates should complete and return the application form, addressed to the Head of the Junior School, by 4pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2014.
Please submit your application by email, but if this is not possible, please submit on single-sided sheets of A4 paper held together with a single paper clip (no staples) since multiple copies will be made. Please note that we do not accept curriculum vitae instead of an application form.
All sections must be completed, including the names and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be your current employer (if applicable) and a full education and employment history. It is School and GDST policy that we write for employment references during the selection procedure.
All applicants will be asked the reason for leaving previous roles if this is not explained on the application form. Applicants will be asked to confirm that they have not been disqualified from working with children. Any gaps in employment will be explored at interview.
We would be grateful if you could complete the monitoring form and return this along with your application. Please address your envelope for the attention of the Head of the Junior School, or email it to
All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of application will be met by the school. Applicants are asked to complete and return GDST Form S2, Disclosure of Criminal Background of those with Access to Children at the time of application.
All posts in the school are offered subject to the receipt by the School of satisfactory references, verification of qualifications cited by candidate and proof of a right to work. As these checks can take some time to complete, candidates are advised to disclose any possible impediment to appointment at the time of interview, as failure to do so could result in an appointment not being confirmed, or being rescinded. All appointments in the School are offered subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Salary
A copy of the GDST Salary Scales are enclosed with this pack. Staff joining Howell’s are assimilated on to the GDST scale at a point appropriate to their qualifications and experience and the post to which they are appointed.
Offer of the Post
The offer of a post will be made subject to satisfactory written references, health declaration and enhanced DBS check.
Further information about Howell’s School, Llandaff can be found on the school website: www.howells-cardiff.gdst.net
Girls’ Day School Trust: Job Description
Role / Class Teacher - NurseryJob Purpose / To teach in the Nursery and Junior School
Accountable to: / Head of Junior School
Responsible for: / Teaching within the department and taking responsibility for specific areas of the curriculum to support particular aspects of the work of the department or the year group.
Accountabilities
(in addition to those normally required of a qualified teacher) / PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 To plan and prepare lessons and teach assigned classes and groups as laid down by the Head of Junior School.
2 To set and mark work (classwork and homework) of girls.
3 To promote the general progress and welfare of any class or group of girls taught.
4 To maintain good order and discipline.
5 To be aware and to follow the Trust Guidelines for Health & Safety.
6 To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, material and schemes of work.
7 To participate, as appropriate, in arrangements for preparing, presenting and assessing girls with regard to Early Years/Key Stage 1/2.
8. To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of girls according to departmental and school policies.
GENERAL DUTIES
1 To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published timetables.
2 To participate in departmental and staff meetings, and other activities which are part of school life.
3 To attend all relevant Parents’ meetings
5 To undertake other such specific duties appropriate to the general purpose of a teaching post which may from time to time be reasonably assigned by the Principal.
Policy/Strategic direction and development
a. To assist in the development and promotion of the phase policy and action plan, and keep these under regular review to ensure that policy and planning take account of the school’ s changing needs and are appropriate to the full range of pupils’ needs.
b. To ensure that whole-school policies and strategies are embedded in planning throughout the phase.
1. Teaching and learning
a. To develop and monitor curriculum provision for the phase to ensure continuity and progression, and the development of cross key stage/cross curricular links.
b. To promote excellence and inspiration in learning and teaching; to work with colleagues in order to establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to teaching throughout the phase.
c. To monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice; celebrate excellence; advise and update the Head of Nursery and Head of Junior School on progress throughout the phase including under-performance of pupils and staff.
d. To make effective use of relevant pupil assessment data to inform future teaching.
e. To support pupils and staff to enable challenge for the most able and support for the less able.
2. Extra-curricular activities
a. Ensure balance and promotion of phase inclusion in all extra curricular activities.
3. Pastoral care
a. Monitor, evaluate and assess pastoral welfare of pupils within the phase, ensuring continuous and consistent focus on pupils’ achievement and development, - moral, spiritual, physical, cultural and social as well as academic.
b. Co-ordinate responses to the pastoral needs of pupils throughout the phase.
4. Leadership & management of others
a. Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure that there are clear expectations of roles, and that high performance standards are achieved and maintained.
b. Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.
c. Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development.
5. Marketing and external links, including public occasions
a. Build effective partnerships with parents to ensure:
- a shared understanding between school and home about pupil progression, and how parents can support their child
- an excellent local reputation for the school through the promotion, profile and success of the phase
-extra curricular activities that enrich the timetabled curriculum experiences.
b. Promote the phase excellence and reputation of the school through public occasions (parents’ meetings, Open Days, workshops etc)
c. Develop links outside the school in order to increase opportunities for sharing good practice, learning opportunities for pupils etc.
6. Training & development of self and others
a. Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development
b. Help to ensure that training needs within the phase are identified, appropriately met, and that all members of the phase are active in their own personal and continuous professional development
7. Management of resources
a. Ensure that appropriate, well-maintained resources are available throughout the phase and identify future resource needs and aspirations for consideration in the school budget planning process.
8. Monitoring, evaluation & assessment
a. Participate in the school’s monitoring and evaluation cycle, providing constructive feedback and targets in order to raise standards throughout the phase.
b. Make effective use of performance benchmark data in for monitoring, evaluating and assessing aspects of the school’s work in the phase to ensure continuity, progression and the achievement of consistently high standards.
General requirements / All school staff are expected to:
a. Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan.
b. Contribute to the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities.
c. Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students.
d. Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
e. Work within the GDST’s Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
f. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
g. Engage actively in the performance review process.
h. Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST Council Regulations, ORACLE and GDST circulars.
i. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.
Review and Amendment / This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.
Person Specification
Skills RequiredExcellent classroom teaching skills / Essential
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently orally and in writing / Essential
Effective interpersonal skills / Essential
Observational skills plus the ability to feed back constructively and sensitively / Essential
Ability to share/evaluate/review/implement current/new practice / Essential
Able to create effective links across the whole school / Essential
Knowledge Base
Understands the nature of the phase and has a secure phase knowledge / Essential
Has knowledge of current educational developments in relation to the age group / Essential
Has knowledge of key characteristics of quality teaching, learning and learning environment / Essential
Give clear direction that enables pupils to achieve the highest quality education / Essential
Has knowledge of the policies/plans of the whole school / Desirable
Qualfications/Attainment
Qualified Teacher status / Essential
Experience
Experience of teaching in EY/Key Stage 1 / Essential
Some experience in leading INSET/supporting colleagues/professional development / Desirable
Experience of line-managing others / Essential
Attitude/approach
Enthusiasm for promotion of phase and able to communicate ideas and vision for the future direction of the phase / Essential
Tact and diplomacy / Essential
Approachable and helpful attitude towards colleagues / Essential
Sense of humour / Essential
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
TEACHING, TEACHING SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS
Version: April 2011
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