Prep Teacher

St Helen's SchoolMain ResponsibilitiesAll teachers are expected to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. The main responsibilities are: To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and adapted curriculum for students, in line with the curriculum policies of the school, and supporting the school vision and values To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all students To foster a stimulating and creative learning environment, which provides students with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential To promote a growth mind-set, which is conducive to the good management of teaching and learning To promote the School Character Attributes and Learner Habits To set high expectations for students' behaviour and maintain a high standard of discipline through well-focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the School's behaviour policy To communicate effectively with parents of students To, St Helen's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

St Helen's School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Prep Teacher to join our thriving Prep Department on a full-time, permanent basis., set homework in accordance with the School's homework policy To mark work in accordance with the School's marking policy To have a good understanding of the curriculum that is being followed To keep up to date on current thinking around child development, teaching pedagogy and metacognition To take a full and active role in the life of the School and Co-Curricular programme To promote and safeguard the welfare of students and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

It is essential for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:

A 2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant or associated subject

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience of working across the primary phase

A love of teaching and learning that inspires children to be reflective and active learners

Have high expectations for standards of achievement, progress and behaviour

A commitment to further professional development

A confident communicator, able to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning

Excellent classroom practice showing commitment to both academic and pastoral welfare of all students

Be able to lead learning in their classroom, develop each child and demonstrable passion for each subject