Primary Class Teacher

### Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary School Teacher to join our team. As an Elementary School Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students in grades K-5. You will develop and implement lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide support and guidance to help students achieve their academic goals.

### Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with the curriculum
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and respect
- Use various teaching methods and resources to engage students in the learning process
- Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and other forms of evaluation
- Provide individualized support to students who may require additional assistance
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational experience
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to provide updates on student progress
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills

Post responsible to: The Headteacher

General:

· Maintain and contribute to the overall Christian ethos and aims of ChristChurch BentinckCE School.

· Comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection(KCSIE 2023), health and safety and equality.

· Ensure pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and to develop including PPG, SEN and EAL pupils.

· Work as part of a team, appreciating the role of other professionals, and actively support the school in community events.

Professional duties:

The role of the teacher is to:

· Meet the expectations for teachers outlined in the Teachers’ Standards (DfE)

· Fulfil the duties of a teacher as stated in the Conditions of Employment of a School Teacher.

· Demonstrate outstanding practice and ensure that the National Curriculum offered to all children is broad, balanced, relevant and follows the school’s established schemes of work.

· Build up a detailed knowledge of each child, which is reflected both in the teacher’s curriculum provision and assessment.

· Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment where children are happy to both work and play.

· Value and respect each pupil’s personality, home background, culture and religious faith.

· Build positive, professional relationships between colleagues, children and their families.

· Make effective use of IT opportunities to engage and enhance teaching and learning including the use of remote learning platforms.

Specific duties:

· Undertake the leadership of an agreed curriculum area which impacts on practice of others and raises the standards of teaching across the school.

· Monitor and review the teaching of your subject, providing effective feedback that impacts on progress and attainment.

· Ensure your own subject knowledge is kept up-to-date and lessons are well resourced.

· Ensure the School Improvement Plan priorities link to the teaching of your subject.

Communication:

· Refer Child Protection issues to the designated school lead (DSL) immediately.

· Maintain positive lines of communication with the Headteacher, governors, colleagues, external professionals, pupils and their families.

· Contribute to staff and phase meetings as appropriate.

· Fully support cultural /special events in school and those occurring beyond the school day.

Professional Development:

· Participate in CPD and performance management that impacts on own professional practice and the practice of others.

· Perform such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Headteacher.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £36,745.00-£47,666.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2024
Expected start date: 02/09/2024