Class Teacher

About this Role

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] our children come first. The successful candidate will work alongside a caring, enthusiastic, dedicated team. This is a temporary maternity cover post for 2 terms. Shortlisted candidates will deliver a short lesson on Wednesday 20th May followed by a face to face interview. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check. More information on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org/.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es ensuring equality of opportunity for all
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
• Work proactively in collaboration with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies
• Act within statutory frameworks and in line with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012)
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the Academy

Duties and Responsibilities

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay And Conditions Document. Teachers’ performance will be assessed against the teacher standards as part of the appraisal process.

Teaching

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group
• Prepare and develop teaching materials and programmes
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils
• Differentiate teaching to meet pupils’ capabilities prior knowledge
• Understand needs of all pupils including SEN, gifted and talented, EAL, disabilities
• Promote high standards of literacy and use systematic synthetic phonics for early reading
• Use assessment strategies to set challenging learning objectives and monitor progress
• Give regular feedback and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own work
• Set homework and plan out-of-class activities
• Participate in examination and assessment arrangements

Behaviour and Safety

• Establish a safe, purposeful environment with a framework for discipline using praise and rewards consistently
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Maintain good relationships and be a positive role model
• Have high expectations of behaviour
• Carry out playground and other duties as directed
• Be responsible for safeguarding and raising concerns following Academy protocol

Team Working and Collaboration

• Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities
• Work as a team member and share effective practice
• Contribute to the selection and professional development of other staff
• Ensure colleagues understand their roles
• Take part in review, development and management of curriculum and pastoral functions
• Cover for absent colleagues

Fulfill Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to develop effective professional relationships
• Deploy support staff effectively
• Communicate with parents/carers regarding achievements and well-being
• Communicate with relevant external bodies
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the Academy

Administration

• Register attendance and supervise learners
• Carry out administrative and organisational tasks

Professional Development

• Regularly review effectiveness of teaching and assessment
• Participate fully in training and development opportunities
• Proactively participate in appraisal arrangements

Other

• Have professional regard for Academy ethos, policies and practices
• Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Principal

Subject Coordinator Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Have thorough knowledge of subject and keep up to date
• Make and maintain links with other foundation subject leaders
• Undertake further training for leadership in the subject
• Maintain an action plan for subject development
• Report on progress in area of responsibility
• Support and promote subject aims
• Ensure National Strategies coverage through work scrutiny
• Provide exemplary teaching model
• Support delivery of subject across school
• Provide INSET training and briefings
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Purchase new equipment
• Ensure proper storage and display of resources
• Ensure safe use of resources

Our Offer To You

When you join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values its people. We live by our PEACE values: Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment. Benefits include: welcoming supportive culture, health and wellbeing support (mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships, staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits), opportunities to grow (training, leadership pathways, mentoring), recognition and rewards (staff awards), financial peace of mind (competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, travel benefits), your voice matters (feedback opportunities, engagement surveys).

Contact Details

A Bowler
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