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Class Teacher KS1 or KS2

Beech Hall School Ltd, Clifton, NJ, United States


Join a nurturing environment where every moment matters

Job Title:

Class Teacher KS1 or KS2

Location:

Clifton Lodge School

Salary:

Salary is dependent on experience

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Clifton Lodge, is a small prep school based in Ealing, caring for children aged 3 to 11 years old. we use the word small on purpose – we see 'small' as our biggest advantage; our size allows us to provide an environment which makes our children feel safe, secure, comfortable and at home. We see that, together with our Christian ethos as being instrumental to laying great foundations for personal wellbeing, the ability to thrive, which in turn leads to achievement.

Role Purpose
T o f u l f i l l t h e p r o f e s s i o n a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f a t e a c h e r a n d t o m e e t t h e e x p e c t a t i o n s s e t o u t h t h e t e a c h i n g s t a n d a r d s. To demonstrate great care for each child’s well-being and learning progression. To ensure the effective teaching of all pupils, helping them to develop both inside and outside the classroom. Support the policies and aims of the school and ensure the good social, emotional and physical development of every child. To teach all subjects as required in either KS1 or KS2

Key Accountabilities
Standards and Quality Assurance

Support the aims & ethos of the school

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality & attendance

To participate in meetings at the School which relate to the curriculum and organisation of the school and the pastoral care of the pupils

To attend INSET days and staff meetings, parents’ evenings and Open Days

To supervise daily, lunch sessions and other break duties as timetabled

To take part in the wider life of the school, e.g. concerts, after school clubs, outings

To participate in arrangements made for Performance Management

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Add any other duties reasonably instructed by the Head

Teaching and Learning

Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

To carry out any additional responsibility negotiated with the Head, including, but not limited to, extra-curricular activities

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Ability to work in a team, form positive relationships with students, colleagues and members of the community

Good organisational skills

Good communication and listening skills Evidence of good classroom practice and excellent teaching, understanding how children learn and able to adapt teaching to meet need

Evidence of successful teaching to a range of abilities Ability to meet deadlines and show good attention to detail

Ability to undertake tasks related to monitoring and evaluation

Commitment and ability to work with colleagues to improve classroom effectiveness and raise achievement Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

Graduate with teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS)

Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

Ability to teach KS1 or KS2

Safeguarding Commitment
Clifton Lodge School and Blenheim Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must follow safeguarding policies and complete relevant training. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media checks.

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