Preparatory teacher

Salary Not Specified

Thornton College, Thornton, Bradford

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Thornton College

Full Job Description

The Preparatory teacher is expected to support and nurture the Catholic ethos of the school, as outlined in the
Mission Statement and Aims of the School. He/she will be expected to teach the full range of subjects offered by
the school but also be prepared to specialise, where required. All Preparatory School teachers have responsibility
for co-ordinating a subject across the school and this may change where required.

The Preparatory teacher will contribute to the spiritual, academic, social and personal development of each
student and seek to ensure that each student achieves her potential. [He/she] will have a key role in raising
academic standards and contributing to the life of the school. The quality and standard of work in the Preparatory
School depends on the inspiration, dynamism, guidance and example of the teacher.

The Preparatory teacher should inspire colleagues and all students who study in the school with a love for learning,
leading them to explore the different subjects and value their educational journey.

All teachers at Thornton College are expected to contribute outside the classroom, within the co-curricular
provision and organise, lead and attend a range of interesting and relevant educational visits, Spiritual

To lead and facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth and development: prayer, reflection, collective

To promote trust and respect in your relationships with colleagues and pupils based upon the Gospel

To keep abreast of developments in education

To contribute to the excellent standards of teaching and learning in the Prep School.

To plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the pupils being taught

To plan for progression across the age and ability range of classes being taught, designing effective

To teach using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all children including those with

To lead colleagues as subject coordinator, ensuring consistency of standards in both teaching and

To assess and record the progress of pupils' learning to inform next steps in planning, teaching, and

To set homework and mark written work regularly according to the Marking Policy and ensure that the

To assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils and to communicate

To support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.

To create a stimulating and safe learning environment.

To be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work, and attitudes.

To set high standards of work and behaviour in the class and all other areas of the school.

To encourage children in developing self-esteem and respect for others.

To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and use a variety of strategies and practices to

To make a valuable contribution to the Catholic life of the school and the co-curricular provision of the

To be responsible for maintaining accurate registration of tutees and to communicate with parents /

To manage the administration of the form class, including ensuring timely collection and distribution of

To contribute to the Assembly rota by leading and/or overseeing assemblies as scheduled

To monitor and sign weekly diaries.

To write Form Tutor reports as required by the reporting schedule.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of students and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or

To adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and

To log all concerns, as appropriate, on CPOMS.

To report any serious concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.

To contribute to the Appraisal process.

To complete appropriate training courses as requested.

To carry out reasonable teaching staff duties as required.

To attend all full school assemblies and meetings and contribute towards them either as an individual or

To attend school functions as arranged across the staff as a whole or within departments.

To participate in the wider life of the School, supporting and assisting at events; including but not limited

To attend and participate in all INSET and staff meetings

To provide cover for absent staff when necessary.

To assist where possible, in promoting the School.

To represent the department at Open Days.

To attend, where relevant, Parents' Evenings. Part Time staff are expected to attend all relevant Parent

To be available in school from 8.00am-6.00pm in term time, making good use of the time before and after

To teach the appropriate timetable allocation as a full-time teacher with form tutor responsibilities (prorata

To pay due regard to the School's Health & Safety Policy, including one's own H&S needs and those of