We are looking for a teacher who will inspire, motivate and challenge to enable our children to reach their full potential. What matters most is that you are passionate about teaching and learning, your own professional development and high expectations for all children. 

Key responsibilities of the post

· To have responsibility and to be accountable for the delivery of high-quality teaching within the school.

· To plan and provide for a broad and balanced curriculum that is purposeful, challenging and enjoyable.

· Select, prepare and use a range of resources suitable for children’s ages, interests and abilities, taking account of diversity and promoting equality and inclusion.

· Mark, evaluate and monitor children’s learning, development and progress systematically and carefully, using this information to inform planning and improve practice and provision.

· Engage in the process of effective assessment, recording and reporting on progress, using this as a basis for differentiating provision.

· Promote positive behaviour, self-control and independence through effective behaviour management strategies and developing children’s social, emotional and behavioural skills.

· Promote children’s rights, equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of the setting.

· Organise and direct the work of teaching assistants within the classroom.

· Support the vision and values of a Church of England Primary School.

· Establish and maintain positive relations with pupils, parents, governors, Burford Partnership of Schools, our Academy Trust, the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, (ODST) and the wider school community.

We can offer:

·        - The opportunity to work with experienced, kind and considerate colleagues.

·        - Enjoyment in teaching well-behaved and courteous children.

·        - High-quality, ongoing continued professional development.

·        - Welcoming and supportive parents.

·        - A school that is part of a successful multi-academy trust (ODST).

·        - Staff well-being package.

Leafield C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.