Classroom Teacher - Full-time

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following: Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Provide appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessay records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Prepare classroom for class activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments. Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds. Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails. Participate in appropriate professional activities. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed. To apply please complete the application form provided.

Wrotham School forms part of the Character Education Trust, a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and 'Character Education'. Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/ The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark - a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community. We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels. Why Work at Wrotham School? -A trusting and caring workplace that looks after its staff. -A school that respects and values its staff team. -A high performing school that rewards good teaching. -Great students and families that give back in support and appreciation for good teaching. An incredible provision of staff benefits from day one including:
• Flexible working arrangements that ensure every member of staff has an "offsite" flexible working period of 75 minutes+ at the start or end of at least 1 day per week. Strict and well established out of hours communication restrictions that protect evenings, weekends and holiday periods. Free lunch for all staff - every day. No directed or preferred teaching style or method other than sharing and learning from good practice. Access to short term/ emergency staff counselling by qualified psychotherapists - on site. Free breakfast cereal for all staff and students - everyday. Excellent transport links via motorway/ nearby train station. Regular staff welfare surveys with clear outcomes and actions. Bespoke and personalised CPD programme An innovative "target free" teacher appraisal system that is exclusively based on continuous development of teaching and learning. An excellent ECT and trainee programme of support
and development.
• Aspirant leadership courses (in house) and access to NPQ qualification at all levels. A supportive behaviour and sanction system that relieves burden on teaching staff.
• A culture of trust of staff to manage working hours with no expectation to work on site when not required. A regular and supportive check in and on boarding system.