·         To lead, facilitate and encourage learning in the class room to enable all pupils to achieve their highest potential; to share and fulfil the school’s responsibility for the well being, care, education and discipline of all pupils.

·         To monitor the progress of all pupils within the class room.

·         To monitor and control resources to support/develop effective teaching and learning in the class room.

·         To collect and maintain samples of annotated and moderated work in a class portfolio.

·         The teacher is responsible for the management of the teaching assistants in his/her classes. 

·         To carry out such other duties that are reasonably assigned by the Head teacher.  

Prepare and teach lessons of a high standard to the pupils assigned to him/her:

·         Following designated differentiated programmes of study.

·         Carrying out the necessary assessments at the times agreed in school policy providing information, comments and advice for records and reports

·         Monitoring pupils in accordance with agreed school guidelines and practice

·         Maintain discipline in accordance with school policies and practice.

·         Demonstrate good practice in ensuring school policies and practice on attendance, uniform, behaviour and homework.

·         Contribute to the shared tasks of curriculum development, record keeping, monitoring of progress, evaluation of lessons and the development and maintenance of resources and materials.

·         Implement school assessment, marking and annotation policy.

·         Work closely with and consult those teachers who are responsible for other curriculum areas, ensuring continuity for pupils.

·         Engage in continuing self development in relevant areas.

·         Contribute to school development planning, producing subject action plans, and being accountable for their implementation and evaluation.

·         Contribute to the wider life of the school.

·         Liaise with outside agencies as necessary.

·         To maintain an orderly classroom that showcases pupils work and supports learning.

·         Contribute positively to meetings and working parties in order that improvements can be made.  

Teachers  should demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of :

·         Principles and practices of effective teaching and learning

·         Knowledge and understanding of subject areas and relevant SEN

·         Preparation of schemes of work and lessons differentiated for pupils with SEN

·         Principle and practices of monitoring, assessment and evaluation

·         Application of ICT to learning and teaching in subjects across the curriculum

·         The primary curriculum

Our environment is communication rich and promotes the independence of the varying levels of need presented by our children.

If you have:

High levels of motivation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

A secure understanding of supporting children with SEND

A belief that all children deserve to be taught in an inclusive environment, and

Good organisational skills

Then we need you!

We can offer you:

Happy, confident and motivated children

A fun and supportive staff team

High quality professional development

Creative learning spaces, and

Employee assistance programme

We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure the staff working at Dame Ellen Pinsent School are suitable and understand their responsibility to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Join us if you would like to be part of a team, who support and develop each other to deliver learning through first hand experiences to our amazing children.