Primary School Teacher

Overstone Park School; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Overstone Park School is seeking a qualified and experienced Teacher of Key Stage 1 with some Key Stage 2 commitments. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students of all abilities, including those with additional needs. Candidates should possess strong IT skills and have a passion for education.

Benefits

14 weeks paid holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Experience as a primary school teacher.
• Ability to manage classrooms and support pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects of the national curriculum to Key Stage 1 and some Key Stage 2.
• Plan lessons that promote student progression and accommodate diverse needs.
• Assess student progress and prepare reports for parents.

Skills

IT skills

Classroom management

Differentiation

Lesson planning

Assessment strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Key Stage 1 with some Key Stage 2 commitments.

Salary: £28,000.00 per annum

Hours: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm – Monday to Friday - Fulltime

Holidays: 14 weeks paid holiday per annum.

Start Date: September 2022

QTS Applicants Accepted

Overstone Park Independent School is recruiting a qualified and experienced primary school teacher to join our caring team. We are a school that prioritizes the needs of our pupils. The applicant must be caring, passionate, innovative, and enthusiastic about supporting children of all abilities, including those with additional needs.

Our goal is to enable pupils to reach their full potential socially, academically, and emotionally.

Job Purpose:

To teach all subjects of the national curriculum and extracurricular activities, fulfilling the professional duties of a teacher as required, in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the principal.

Duties:

• Teach pupils of all abilities, including those with additional needs, by planning lessons that promote progression through clear objectives, differentiated tasks, and appropriate assessments.
• Set challenging and engaging tasks, with high expectations for all pupils.
• Develop and use provision maps for pupils with additional needs and lead annual EHCP reviews.
• Work with gifted pupils and recognize individual talents through innovative teaching methods.
• Maintain structured lessons that motivate and challenge students, utilizing effective assessment strategies to ensure curriculum coverage.
• Manage classroom discipline in line with school procedures, fostering good behavior, punctuality, and homework standards.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods, including effective questioning, resource selection, and developing study skills.
• The applicant must have good IT skills.
• Ensure pupils acquire and consolidate relevant knowledge, skills, and understanding.
• Accept constructive feedback to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Use available resources to support individual learning needs, especially in literacy and numeracy.
• Encourage independent thinking, self-control, and perseverance among pupils.
• Develop rapport with pupils, using humor and clear boundaries, and demonstrate patience and calmness, especially with pupils with additional needs.
• Be prepared to handle physical challenges, including running and physical intervention if necessary.
• Teach a small class, some of whom have additional needs, using resources effectively to facilitate understanding and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with mentors and support staff to support pupils' development.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the UK curriculum, and participate in statutory and online CPD training.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting:

• Assess and improve learning objectives and teaching strategies based on pupil progress.
• Mark work, set targets, and systematically record progress to inform planning.
• Prepare reports for parents and contribute to school events promoting pupils and the school.

Curriculum Development:

• Take responsibility for primary subjects and contribute to school development plans.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives and adapt to evolving responsibilities as needed.

This job description may be revised by the proprietors in accordance with the school's development.

Overstone Park School

Overstone Park, Northampton, NN6 0DT

Tel: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Company Number: 07310148

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