Teacher at Potters Gate CofE Primary School

About this Role

Potters Gate is a happy and thriving school which provides a great education and has fantastic, enthusiastic learners.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who has a passion for teaching and creating stimulating lessons. We welcome candidates who are prepared to include themselves in all aspects of school life.  Any teacher will work closely with other teachers within the year group/key stage and potentially across both Potters Gate and St Andrew’s Infant school.  Career development opportunities may also be available within the Good Shepherd Trust.  This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional primary teacher to join our vibrant and welcoming school community.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and teach lessons and sequences of lessons to the classes you are assigned to teach, within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work.
• To assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils.
• To participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

• Engage in continuous professional development
• Attend school events and contribute to the wider life of the school by running an extra-curricular activity
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
• To ensure the safeguarding, and promote the welfare of, all the children in the school community
• To direct and supervise support staff assigned to you and, where appropriate, other teachers, in an effective way

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching across the primary age range
• Ability to differentiate and adapt teaching to ensure an inclusive classroom
• Proficient in using positive behaviour management strategies, with a focus on relational practice
• Commitment to curriculum development and improving teaching and learning

About Potters Gate

Potters Gate Primary School works alongside St Andrew’s Infant School with an executive leadership. The two schools have a long history together which continues to be evident with the very close working relationship that exists today.

At Potters Gate, children have the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and make an excellent start to their education. We are very proud of our school which offers an environment where staff, families and governors work together to ensure the best possible education for all our children.

As a Church school we have a distinctive character where Christian Values are promoted in all aspects of school life. We encourage all members of the school community to promote a Christian ethos where care and respect is shown to everyone. As a Church school there are strong links with the Parish Church of Saint Andrew's.

Potters Gate holds a Gold LOTC award meaning that we have been recognised for our outstanding LOTC (Learning Outside the Classroom) provision. We believe that learning beyond the classroom enables our learners to be active which readily develops the learning skills of enquiry, investigation, communication, problem solving, evaluation and collaborative learning.

Potters Gate is a member of The Good Shepherd Trust, a multi-academy trust serving 24 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not.  Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together, sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.

The interview process will consist of teaching observation, a task and an interview.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.