Class Teacher - Prep (0.5 FTE)

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Applicant Information Pack Class Teacher (Part-time)

Job Description

Hours of work: 0.5 FTE (Monday-Friday mornings)

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Responsible to:

Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.

1.The Headteacher

2.The Deputy Head through the school’s management structure.

Main Responsibilities

Classroom and Teaching

To prepare and teach lessons, that stimulate and enthuse children to reach their full potential.

To prepare and teach lessons based on objectives set by the School.

To prepare and teach lessons that are in line with the agreed syllabus and schemes of work of the school

To complete planning documentation as required.

To incorporate the use of ICT, where appropriate

To teach the pupils assigned to you according to their educational need.

To mark and assess pupils’ work in line with school and departmental policy and to record assessments in a clear and useful way.

To ensure that pupils present their work carefully in line with school policy

To decorate allocated areas/classrooms with posters and displays of children’s work. These should be replaced regularly.

To be prepared to teach all subjects across the curriculum and/or a specialist subject, if required.

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To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on school premises and when they are engaged in school activities elsewhere.

To maintain a tidy, organised and stimulating classroom and a high standard of display.

Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.

To use non-contact time effectively for preparation/marking etc

To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in line with agreed policy

To correct any pupil whose standard of behaviour, dress or cooperation fall below required standards and advise a member of SMT.

To ensure the pastoral curriculum is delivered with sensitivity and understanding meeting the emotional and social needs of the pupils.

Policies and Procedures

To be familiar with the School’s Staff Handbook and general policies for staff.

To be familiar with the school’s Child Protection policy

To be familiar with the School’s Health and Safety Procedure.

To be familiar with the School’s ICT Acceptable Use Policy.

Extra-curricular Responsibilities, Duties, Cover

It is the nature of the work at the School that tasks and responsibilities are varied. Therefore all staff are expected to work in a flexible way when occasion arises, when tasks which are not specifically covered in their job descriptions have to be undertaken.

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These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work.

Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.

If an additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description after consultation with that member of staff.

To take a full and active part in the extracurricular life of the school, specifically:

To run at least one after-school club per term, as directed by the Headteacher.

To attend and assist at least four events during the school year that take place on a weekend These might include:

Sporting events, such as sports days.

Musical and cultural events, such as fairs and concerts

Marketing events, such as Open Days.

There is an expectation that staff will attend School plays, productions, and other events that take place in the evenings, as required

School Trips and Visits

To participate in (and lead) educational day visits.

There is an expectation that staff will participate in school residential trips, as required.

To participate in parent-teacher and curriculum meetings, which may be after-school or in the evenings, as required by the Headteacher.

Part-time staff may be required to attend these meetings even when the meeting falls on a day on which they do not teach in school.

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To attend Prize Day, which may also fall on a weekend, as required by the Headteacher

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Part-time staff will be required to attend Prize Day.

To undertake additional duties

Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.

To register the attendance of pupils

To participate fully in arranging assemblies and contributing to the spiritual and moral life of the school.

To supervise children outside lesson time as agreed in the prepared rota, before/during/after school sessions as directed.

To provide cover for absent colleagues, as required by the Headteacher.

Relationship with Colleagues and Meetings

To co-operate with colleagues and the SMT and contribute professionally as a member of the team

To play an active part in department meetings, daily briefings and staff meetings

To accept advice and instruction from the Subject Co-ordinator/s with regard to departmental policies and schemes of work, maintenance of records and care of resources etc.

To assist the Subject Co-ordinator/s in writing, revising and updating aspects of the School’s Development Plan

To keep the Subject Co-ordinator/s and Form Teachers informed of any pupils who may be experiencing difficulties with the subject. They in turn may refer your concerns to the school’s Special Needs Coordinator.

BenefitsBenefits

We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme.

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing

Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.

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Berkhamsted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding.

A copy of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity dedicated to education: 310630.

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