Teaching Vacancies
We want to work with someone who will demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and a passion for excellence in core subjects. They should also clearly state their own curricular strengths. Do you have a passion for RE or an interest in art and design that you are keen to share with our children?
Job Purpose:
The Class Teacher will:
teach a class of pupils, and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs;
maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom;
contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors;
have a working knowledge of:
– the national conditions of employment for schoolteachers as set out in the current copy of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;
– the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status.
Duties:
The Class Teacher will:
• implement agreed school policies and guidelines;
• support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff;
• plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;
• be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;
• provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;
• keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning;
• report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
• maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy;
• take part in and contribute to meetings that relate to teaching/curriculum; cooperate with and, where appropriate, advise the head teacher and other colleagues in the review, development and management (*) of a subject in the school;
• communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;
• plan for, organise and direct the work of support staff within the classroom;
• participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers;
* management in this context means acting as a point of contact or a conduit. It does not imply having responsibility or being accountable for the teaching and learning of the subject across the school.
What the school offers its staff
St Lawrence is a “happy and nurturing” church school, so the successful candidate needs to show that they will support the strong Christian ethos. A commitment to professional development within this church school is also a given.
Details of our friendly school can be found on our website at the address above. St Lawrence was graded ‘Good’ at the last Ofsted inspection (January 2020) and received a “Judgement 1” at the last SIAMS inspection (February 2024), demonstrating that the school lives up to its foundation as a church school.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Lawrence CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.