Job Vacancies

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER

Closing Date – noon, Monday 28th November 2022

Interviews – Friday 1st December 2022

We are looking to recruit a first class KS2 Teacher who is willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

This is a fixed term post, from January until July 2023.

Qualifications/Professional Development

• QTS or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognised British University or international equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in education would be desirable.
• Commitment to develop as a classroom practitioner. Evidence of recent involvement in relevant professional development would be desirable.

Experience and skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with proven experience of working successfully as a Key Stage 2 Class Teacher.
• Experience of working in Key Stage 1 would be desirable.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and to deliver to a deadline.
• Integrated and innovative approach to the use of technology in teaching and administration.

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and national expectations. Knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum would be desirable.
• Sound knowledge of differentiating activities to meet the needs of children in a Key Stage 2 class.
• Good understanding of a variety of learning styles.

Personal attributes

• Infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching.
• A professional manner and appearance.
• Friendly, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
• Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (PREP AND PRE-PREP)

Closing Date – noon, Monday 28th November 2022

Interviews – Friday 2nd December 2022

We are seeking to recruit a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support children both in Pre-Prep (3 – 7 year olds) and Prep (7 – 11 years old). The successful applicant will need to be caring and flexible and be able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues. The successful applicant will also be expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The Teaching Assistant will report directly to the Head of Pre-Prep and the Head of Prep. The hours are 8.30 am – 4.00 pm together with some Aftercare or House duties which are usually until 5 pm.

Skills and experience required

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, the Early Learning Goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and current educational practice.
• Understanding of how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
• Ability to support and assist the Head of Prep, Head of Pre-Prep and Class Teachers in providing a happy, secure, safe and stimulating environment in which the children can develop to their full potential.
• Experience of liaising with teaching staff to contribute to the planning and delivery of the teaching programme, and assisting in the monitoring, assessment and recording of each pupil’s academic and social progress systematically.
• Experience of assisting teaching staff to create a bright classroom environment in which children’s work is displayed to promote and enhance learning, and maintaining general orderliness of the classroom environment and its resources.
• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake this).

For any recruitment enquiries, please contact Corinna Gregory, HR Administrator, on 0121 410 6812.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.  We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include are listed within the job descriptions.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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