Primary Class Teacher - Year 1 (maternity cover)

Wren Academy Finchley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wren Academy Finchley is seeking an enthusiastic qualified teacher to contribute to our inclusive, all-through Church of England academy. You will plan and deliver high quality lessons, build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, and support a curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum.

Using data to inform planning, you will monitor progress, provide timely feedback, and help pupils reach their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• Must have a good degree and QTS.
• Experience teaching across year groups is desirable.
• Ability to inspire pupils to become independent learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high quality lessons.
• Use the National Curriculum to set targets and monitor progress.
• Teach high quality lessons meeting the needs of all children.
• Provide regular feedback in line with policy.
• Assess, record and report on progress and attainment.
• Ensure effective deployment of classroom support.
• Use ICT to support teaching and learning.
• Plan and deliver smooth transitions between year groups.
• Uphold a positive learning environment.
• Prepare pupils for National assessments.

Skills

QTS

Effective teaching

Data-driven planning

ICT in learning

Education

QTS certification

Job description

Wren Academy Finchley is an inclusive, comprehensive school, welcoming students and staff from all faiths and none. As an all-through Church of England Academy, we are inspired by an encounter between Jesus and a tax collector called Zacchaeus. We believe that fairness, kindness and walking humbly with God (Micah 6:8) are the keys to full flourishing for all.

Our Christian values are relatable to all students and staff, whatever their beliefs and personal convictions and provide a moral compass for helping students become the best version of themselves in both character and academic progress. To achieve this goal, we are conscious that good learning and behavioural habits should be taught. We use our ‘6Rs’ framework to unite our Christian Vision with our ambition for academic progress by developing habits in students so that they can learn these superpowers.

Job Purpose

To create an inspiring and dynamic learning environment, where all children can learn and make progress reaching their fullest potential. To support the academy improvement plan initiatives, led by the Head Teacher, to ensure the continued development of the school. The job description should be read alongside the range of professional standards for Qualified Teachers.

Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

• Plan and prepare high quality lessons
• Use the school policies and the new National Curriculum to set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor progress towards these targets
• Teach high quality lessons that meet the needs of all children within the class, and facilitate excellent learning and progress
• Regularly provide feedback to children in accordance with the school policy
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children
• Ensure the effective deployment of classroom support
• Effectively use ICT to support teaching and learning
• Plan and deliver a smooth transition between year groups
• Prepare and uphold a positive learning environment
• Prepare children for any National assessments

Person Specification

Professional Skills and Ability

• Possess a good degree and QTS
• Experience of teaching in a range of year groups (ECTS welcome to apply)
• Be an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students to become effective, self directed learners
• Have the skills and proven track record to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children
• Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Experience in using data to inform planning and future developments
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating lessons
• Ability to communicate with pupils, with parents and other professionals
• Knowledge of use of data systems to support target setting, review and tracking of children’s progress and the use of data to support teacher planning
• Be able to support and role model on delivery of school ethos and policies.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements and opportunities of the primary curriculum.
• Show evidence of having developed the learning capacity of students.
• Show evidence of continued professional development.
• Have relevant experience of working in comprehensive and multicultural environments.
• Demonstrate the ability to set up and operate effective self-evaluation systems.