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KS1 Teacher

LONG-TERM TEACHERS LIMITED
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4WF

Salary

ÂŁ25,000 - ÂŁ30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The school is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teacher for a mixed Year 1/2 class, emphasizing teamwork and a nurturing environment.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of two years of teaching experience and a commitment to providing high-quality education for all students.
  • The role involves delivering the curriculum, assessing pupil progress, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
  • The salary for this position aligns with the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
  • Interested applicants who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives are encouraged to apply.

KS1 Teacher

We are looking for a committed, resilient team player to join our positive and compassionate Key Stage 1 team. The position is in a mixed Year 1/2 class. This School has an excellent reputation for supporting staff to become the very best. We are committed to a collaborative working model and to providing a first class education for all of our children. If you are interested in making a difference to children’s lives whilst working in a nurturing environment we would love to hear from you.

Your duties:

Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class(es) ensuring equality of opportunity for all; • Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct; • Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position; • Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils; • Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards; • Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers should also have due regard to the Teacher Standards. Teachers’ performance will be assessed against the teacher standards as part of the performance management process as relevant to their role in the school.

Teaching • Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject(s) that you teach; • Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate; • Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach; • Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge - plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn; November 2022 Page 2 of 3• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented, EAL, disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them; • Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject); • If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies eg systematic synthetic phonics; • Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment; • Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress; • Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study; • Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons; • Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate; • Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments within the remit of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

Behaviour andSafety• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly; • Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils; • Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary; • Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils; • Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners; • Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures. Team Working and Collaboration • Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements and assemblies; • Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them;

Administration • Register the attendance of and supervise learners, before, during or after school sessions as appropriate; • Participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Professional Development • Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils’ progress, attainment and well-being, refining your approaches where necessary, and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues; • Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your performance management review.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.