Class Teacher

Applicant Information Pack

Job Description

Responsible to:

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1.The Headteacher

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

Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.

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

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

Job Description

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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.

Job Description

Confidentiality and Loyalty

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It is expected that all School employees will understand that our work is confidential and that personal details about children and families should not be discussed outside school.

Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.

It is expected that all School employees shall remain loyal to the aims and values of the School and conduct themselves accordingly at all times

Note

The job description may be reviewed at the end of an academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you

This Job Description should be read in conjunction with the Contract, which outlines Grievance/Capability Procedures.

Application and Next Steps

The closing date for applications is 15 May 2025

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It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children; applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.

Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn)

Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview

If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted com

Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to extend or close the deadline.