Class Teacher
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Job Description
Deadline for applications: midnight Monday 5th May 2025
The class teacher forms a very deep bond with the children as they accompany them on their Steiner journey. The job description outlines the general class teacher responsibilities.
OUR ETHOS AND PEDAGOGY
We work with the pedagogical principles of Rudolf Steiner in partnership with the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship. The key responsibilities are:
- To lay the foundations for the journey ahead
- To establish good classroom habits and routines helping the children to develop a class dynamic that is both nurturing and purposeful;
- To seek to understand the children working to nurture the healthy development of their physical social emotional and intellectual capacities understanding their strengths and weaknesses and structuring work accordingly
- To provide a balanced curriculum at a pace suitable to the childrens age and development based on an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy/child development
- To maintain good discipline holding boundaries and developing childrens confidence to ensure that effective learning can take place in the class.
- To work with classroom assistants subject teachers and learning support in a collaborative and supportive way
- To develop the childrens capacity for critical thinking and problem solving perseverance academic curiosity and independent study and research ensuring good work habits are established
- To engage in pedagogical study/discussion and child observation with colleagues and take a proactive and compassionate approach to addressing areas of concern/need
- To share their subject knowledge with other teachers and classes where relevant
- To strive to be a reflective practitioner on a path of selfdevelopment and participate activelyin the appraisal process
MONITORING PROGRESS AND PARENT COMMUNICATION
- To take overall responsibility for the progress of the pupils including feedback assessment and monitoring
- To organise regular class and onetoone parents evenings
- To complete detailed end of year reports
- To provide necessary updates to parents as and when appropriate
- To support and participate in the enrolment process for new pupils
OTHER
- To coordinate the purchase of materials for the class
- To organise class trips events and festivals
- To provide cover for absent colleagues when the need arises
COMPLIANCE
- To maintain the classroom environment to a high standard and observe Health and Safety policies andprocedures
- To participate in staff meetings where relevant
- To operate within the schools policies and procedures including safeguarding.
- To attend statutory and nonstatutory training courses as required
We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.
York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex marital status age race nationality disability sexuality or religious belief.
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form which can be downloaded at and send to the School HR Manager at alongside a cover letter and up to date CV.
Closing Date: Midnight Monday 5th May 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Training: For nonSteiner trained teachers who have PGCE/QTS the school will fund a Postgraduate Diploma in Waldorf Education and Creative Pedagogies run by Bath Spa University. Please see the link below:
SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications Training and Experience
Teacher Qualification (either PGCE/QTS or Steiner Waldorf training)
X
Degree level qualification
X
An understanding of Steiner Waldorf Education and the Ethos of York Steiner School
X
At least two years teaching experience
X
IT skills including Microsoft Office and G suite
X
Maths and English GCSE
X
Personal Qualities
Professional positive friendly and approachable
X
Ability to relate to and inspire children
X
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and on your own
X
A commitment to the school and a desire to become part of the school community
X
Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with parents and internal and external colleagues
X
A positive attitude to work being responsible selfmotivated pro active and flexible
X
Resilience and a sense of humour in times of pressure
X
Adaptability in the context of a small school
X
Employment Type
Full-Time
