Location: Great Missenden
Overview
Are you looking for your dream job in 2025?
Are you determined to enable every child to become a lifelong learner?
Are you looking for a forward thinking and progressive school to develop your teaching and leadership skills?
If your answer to these questions is YES, then Great Missenden Church of England School would be delighted to
hear from you!
We are looking for a full-time Lower KS2 teacher and a part-time KS1 teacher to join our team in January 2025. The successful candidates will be outstanding and enthusiastic practitioners committed to delivering high quality provision for all children.
Salary Type: MPS
Salary details: Main Pay scale plus Fringe allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: KS2 full time or KS1 part time (3 days)
Closing date: 12/07/2024 10:00
Interviews to be held: Interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply so early application is encouraged.
About us
Our aim is that children come out of the school gates at the end of the day saying "That was the best day ever!".
How do we achieve this?
By creating a culture where every child is valued as unique and irreplaceable;
By employing magic teachers and support staff who 'light the blue touch paper' and build children's learning power;
By providing 'unforgettable experiences' enriching the curriculum and making learning irresistible;
By developing in all children the key values of Truth, Love, Faith, Courage, Respect and Community.
About the role
Teaching:
To take overall responsibility for a class of children as designated by the Headteacher
To plan stimulating, challenging and enjoyable activities which provide children with unforgettable learning opportunities
To teach pupils according to their educational needs
To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
Other duties:
Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any other class or group of pupils assigned
Providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils
Communicating and consulting with parents of pupils
Participating in Parent Information Evenings
Communicating and consulting with persons or bodies outside the school
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessment reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils
Participating in arrangements made for Performance Management
Reviewing from time to time methods of teaching and programmes of work
Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher
Advising and co-operating with the Headteacher and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements
Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on school premises and engaged in school activities elsewhere
Participating in school meetings which relate to the curriculum, administration or organisation of the school
Supervising and, as far as practicable, teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach
Co-ordination of a Curriculum Area (for M2+ teachers):
To be responsible, under the guidance and direction of the Headteacher, for the development of a Curriculum Area (To be discussed at interview)
To organise and manage resources which relate to that subject
To keep the policy for that subject up to date
To monitor and evaluate the delivery of the subject across the school
To liaise with colleagues, keep up to date with current thinking and share with staff all significant developments in the subject
Other Professional Requirements:
To set an excellent standard of behaviour and to be an inspiring role model for children
To establish and maintain constructive relationships with parents
To be responsible for the welfare, safety and professionalism of support staff, students and others working in the classroom and to ensure that they are deployed effectively
To take shared responsibility for the school environment and to encourage children to have a pride in their school
To be supportive of other work colleagues and to foster good working relationships and a friendly working environment
To promote a positive image of the school and the Great Learners Trust in the community
About you
See attached person spec.