Class Teacher

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Woolmer Hill School, Eastend, West Oxfordshire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 29 Sep | Get your application in today.

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Location ref: Eastend, West Oxfordshire

Woolmer Hill School

Full Job Description

To plan, implement and deliver the school's integrated curriculum for all pupils in their class/group
To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment
To promote the progress and well-being of every child in the class/group assigned to them
To contribute towards the work of the Collaborative Development Team and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Review processes of the school
To undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document
Teach and adapt the school's broad-based curriculum, ensuring that all children can achieve their full learning potential.
Provide an engaging, supportive and well-organised learning environment that fosters pupils' independence and inspires curiosity.
Manage teaching and learning resources effectively.
Manage allocated Teaching Assistants and/or volunteers.
Plan for progression across the age and ability range taught, designing effective learning sequences within lessons and across a series of lessons to aid development.
Set clear targets that are both realistic, measurable and build upon prior knowledge or attainment, to bring about sustained progress and learning outcomes.
Have a good working knowledge of a range of teaching and learning strategies that are appropriate for a range of contexts and will allow all children to fulfil their educational potential.
Use an appropriate range of teaching strategies and resources, including use of ICT, to meet learners' individual needs and take practical account of diversity.
Manage the behaviour of pupils effectively, in accordance with school policies and procedures.
Understand how children and young people develop and know how to make effective personalised provision for all pupils, including those who have additional educational needs.
Contribute to the identification and support of pupils with additional educational needs, by liaising with other supporting agencies
Use record-keeping systems effectively to support teaching and learning.
Be responsible for the processes of identification of needs/assessment, recording and reporting.
Know the assessment requirements and arrangements for the specified subject or curriculum.
Compile reports to provide learners and their parents with accurate and constructive feedback on their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.
Have a good understanding of a range of approaches to assessment and how to apply it.
Have a good understanding of pupils' individual starting points and use this to set appropriate goals.
Use local and national statistical information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, monitor the progress of those they teach and raise levels of attainment.
Communicate effectively with parents and carers about attainment, objectives, progress, and wellbeing, and encourage their participation in the communication process.
Maintain records in line with school policies and procedures.
Assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.
In conjunction with the headteacher, participate in performance management and improve practice through appropriate professional development and relevant training and development opportunities.
Take a creative and constructive response to innovation, coaching and mentoring, and adapt practice where need for improvement is identified.
Review the effectiveness of your own teaching practice and its impact on teaching and learning.
Consider pupils' safeguarding and welfare as paramount and act in accordance with the duty of care for pupils.
Know the current legal requirements, national policies and guidance on the safeguarding and the promotion of the well-being of children and young people. Maintain up to date training as required.
Recognise and respect the contribution that colleagues, parents, and carers can make to the development and well-being of children and young people.
Encourage parents and carers to participate in discussions about the progress, development, and wellbeing of their children.
Consider carefully who is the most appropriate person to help in a specific situation, and determine who should make contact, when and how and in what manner.
Be aware of issues that relate to child protection and notify the Designated Safeguarding Lead of any concerns about a child.
Contribute significantly to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's vision and values
Have strong knowledge of the national curriculum, related pedagogy and assessment
Be a role model for teaching and learning
Make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards
Take advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development and use the outcomes effectively to improve pupils' learning
Lead on teaching and learning, pedagogy and curriculum initiatives, as directed by the Headteacher
Provide pastoral care as required, showing aware of mental health and wellbeing needs
Provide advice, coaching and mentoring to other teachers in order to help them develop and meet the relevant standards
Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and specifications for all relevant areas of the curriculum and a good knowledge of other statutory requirements related to pupils' education or welfare.
Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and curriculum content.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which they work.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and practice, including those designed to promote equality and opportunity.
Establish effective working relationships with colleagues within school, especially those who have specific responsibilities for learners with specific needs, and from outside agencies.
Assist in the maintenance of good discipline in and around the school and set a good example in personal conduct and appearance.
Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, e.g. trips, events and fundraising activities.
To undertake such reasonable activities as the Headteacher may require.
Be aware of the responsibility for personal health, safety, and welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.
Complete all statutory and in-house training as required.

Opportunities for career and personal development, including leadership experience
High expectations and a commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their potential
The willingness and capability to work across the primary phase
The ability to inspire a love of learning
A professional committed to your own growth and development, as well as a willingness to support others in their professional journey
Willingness to make a difference to the local community and to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school
Successful experience working with pupils in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
An interest in broadening and developing experience in senior leadership
The opportunity to work in a successful school that is well-respected within the local community
An imaginative, creative, and enthusiastic working environment
Well-behaved pupils with excellent collaborative skills and a love of learning
A wonderful and diverse community
A collaborative team of hard-working, supportive and talented colleagues, Experience of working within a leadership team

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/class-teacher-127481947