KS2 Teacher

All staff are expected to:

• Work in accordance with school policies, providing excellent moral, social, spiritual and cultural role models put the needs of the school's pupils first and actively promote an enthusiasm to learn have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
• Follow the agreed National and other associated curriculum guidance.
• Meet the requirements of the Teacher Standards 2012;
• Develop professionally and be appraised through the Teacher Appraisal and Capability Policy 2019.
All teachers are expected to:
• Have attained the National Standards for Qualified Teacher Status
• Enhance and update their teaching skills through continuing professional development
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos and Gospel values of the school
• Ensure that the school mission statement is at the forefront of all their work and relationships in the school
• Be a subject leader in an assigned subject (an NQT would be expected to shadow during the course of their induction)
• Teachers are entitled to regular reviews of their performance in accordance with the school's Teacher Appraisal policy. This will highlight priorities for further professional development in line with the School Development Plan, which St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy is committed to facilitating.
This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually. Teachers are responsible to:
• Make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils., To pursue and promote the achievement and integration of diversity and equality of opportunity throughout the Academy's activities
• To plan, monitor and review health and safety within areas of personal control
• To participate in the Academy's Appraisal process and engage in continuous professional development and networking to ensure that professional skills and knowledge are up to date
• To maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
Additional Notes:
• The job purpose and key statements remain indicative and by no means exclusive.
• Given the evolving needs of the Trust, flexibility among staff is very important.
• All staff may be required to undertake other such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in line with the grade of their post
• An Enhanced DBS Check will be requested on successful application to a position at the Trust The Trust operates a no smoking policy
  
  We are a hardworking, ambitious and dedicated team of staff who strive to deliver excellent outcomes for our pupils through an engaging and stimulating curriculum, challenging and varied learning opportunities as well as a caring, nurturing environment. St Teresa of Lisieux Primary is a welcoming school, firmly driven by its Catholic mission.
The Governing Body wish to appoint a professional with a clear vision and strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school. We know that achieving excellent outcomes for our pupils means investing in quality staff and we place real emphasis on providing personalised professional development for our team. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, KS2 Teacher for RE (with TLR 2c). We are looking for someone who is passionate about education and can demonstrate a secure understanding of what good practice looks like. Most importantly we are looking for teachers with high expectations and a positive and flexible approach who see and value the potential in every child. The successful candidate will be an exemplary Class Teacher who is committed to and able to support the school Catholic ethos, be able to promote high standards of attainment and behaviour. They will be inspirational, enthusiastic and highly motivated, able to work as part of a team and take individual lead as appropriate. They will be able to inspire and appreciate creativity, plan and prepare the appropriate environment for high quality early learning for all individuals. As well as be able to set and assess work to achieve individual progression and whole school improvement. They will be experienced in promoting the wellbeing of pupils, providing guidance and support, able to communicate and consult with parents, and prepare reports.,
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils be accountable for pupils' attainment, progress and outcomes be aware of pupils' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils' interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher's specialist subject if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time promote a love of learning and children's intellectual curiosity set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils' ability to learn, and how best to overcome these demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils' education at different stages of development have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability, those with English as an additional language, those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
Teachers are responsible to:
• Make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils.
A teacher must:
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils be accountable for pupils' attainment, progress and outcomes be aware of pupils' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils' interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher's specialist subject if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time promote a love of learning and children's intellectual curiosity set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils' ability to learn, and how best to overcome these demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils' education at different stages of development have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability, those with English as an additional language, those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. Catholic Ethos
• To have a commitment to the agreed whole school vision and values.
• To positively promote and contribute to the team Catholic ethos of this Faith school.
• To attend, take part in and lead acts of collective worship in accordance with the Governing Body's policy, Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status - Essential
• Committed to safeguarding the welfare of children - Essential
• Satisfies and continues to satisfy the Teachers' standards - Essential
• Clear understanding of good and outstanding teaching - Essential
• Knowledge of how children learn across the whole primary age range - Essential
• Knowledge of positive behaviour strategies - Essential
• Understanding of how creative links can be made in the curriculum to engage learners - Essential
• Ability to offer expertise in a curriculum area - Essential
• Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) - You should either have it already or show a commitment to achieving it on appointment - Desirable
• Able to differentiate the curriculum for children of different abilities - Essential
• Able to organise a stimulating and well organised classroom - Essential
• Able to use assessment to inform planning and target setting to meet the needs of individual pupils and groups - Essential
• Ability to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors - Essential
• Competent in the use of technology - Essential
• Able to deploy support staff effectively - Essential
• Demonstrate effectiveness in time management and working as part of a team - Essential
• Positive person who is enthusiastic and able to inspire children and staff - Essential
• Able to contribute to the caring family atmosphere maintaining confidentiality - Essential
• Good attendance record - Essential
• Willingness to be involved in extended school activities including residential visits and events.
• Promote and support extra-curricular activities - Essential
• Commitment to Catholic ethos - Desirable