Primary School Teacher

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

Job summary

Overstone Park School seeks a passionate Teacher of Key Stage 1 with some Key Stage 2 commitments. The ideal candidate will support children of all abilities, including those with additional needs, and contribute to their academic and emotional growth. The role involves planning lessons, assessing progress, and working collaboratively with staff to enhance the learning environment.

Benefits

14 weeks paid holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced primary school teacher required.
• Ability to teach all subjects of the national curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons to promote progression of learning.
• Differentiate instruction for all abilities.
• Evaluate and assess pupils' progress systematically.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

IT Skills

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

About Overstone Park Independent School:

We are a caring school that prioritizes the needs of our pupils. We seek a qualified and experienced primary school teacher who is caring, passionate, innovative, and enthusiastic about supporting children of all abilities, including those with additional needs, to help them reach their full potential socially, academically, and emotionally.

Job Purpose:

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

Key Duties:

• Teach pupils of all abilities, including those with additional needs, by planning lessons to promote progression of learning.
• Identify clear teaching objectives, specify teaching and assessment methods.
• Set engaging tasks that challenge pupils and maintain high interest levels.
• Differentiate instruction to set appropriate expectations for all abilities.
• Establish clear targets based on prior attainment.
• Develop skills in creating and working with provision maps for pupils with additional needs.
• Lead annual Educational Health Care Plan reviews.
• Work with gifted pupils and recognize individual talents through innovative teaching.
• Provide structured lessons that maintain pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Use assessment effectively to cover the curriculum and ensure coverage of programs of study.
• Maintain discipline according to school procedures, encouraging punctuality, good behavior, and homework completion.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods, including effective questioning, resource selection, and developing study skills.
• Possess good IT skills.
• Ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding.
• Accept constructive feedback to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Deploy classroom support efficiently, developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Encourage independent thinking, self-control, and listening skills.
• Use planned interventions, experiential learning, and play to facilitate learning.
• Develop rapport with pupils with additional needs, using humor, clear boundaries, and patience.
• Handle physical challenges of the job appropriately.
• Teach small classes, including pupils with additional needs, using resources to enhance understanding.
• Work alongside mentors to support pupils effectively.
• Plan and deliver lessons based on the UK curriculum.
• Participate in statutory and online CPD training.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting:

• Evaluate learning objectives' achievement and use insights to improve teaching.
• Mark and monitor pupils' work, setting progress targets.
• Record and assess pupils’ progress systematically.
• Prepare reports for parents and participate in school events.

Curriculum Development:

• Take responsibility for primary subjects and contribute to school development plans.
• Assist in achieving clear targets and success criteria.

This job description may be revised by the school management as needed. Overstone Park School is committed to making a difference.