Early Years Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Newton College

Job Description

Early Years Class Teacher

Responsible to: Head of Stage

Our philosophy for Teaching and Learning:

As a school community we are all learners adults and children alike. We aim to foster in our learners a life-long love of learning while developing the skills knowledge and understanding to achieve to the best of our abilities. As learners we thrive best in a welcoming and secure environment where we are accepted and valued while developing the attitudes and dispositions to be happy caring and creative learners for life.

Main purpose of Class Teacher:

Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in their class ensuring equality of opportunity for all

Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct

Treat pupils with dignity building relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional position

Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners parents/carers other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Duties and responsibilities

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach

Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials teaching programmes and planning

Be accountable for the attainment progress and outcomes of pupils you teach

Be aware of pupils capabilities their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn

Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English

If teaching early reading demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics

Use an appropriate range of observation assessment monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds abilities and dispositions monitoring learners progress and levels of attainment

Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils progress

Give pupils regular feedback both orally and through accurate marking and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback reflect on progress their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

Use relevant data to monitor progress set targets and plan subsequent lessons

Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments

Behaviour and Safety

Establish a safe purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies using praise sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly

Manage classes effectively using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to inspire motivate and challenge pupils

Maintain good relationships with pupils exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

Have high expectations of behaviour promoting self-control and independence of all learners

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

Team working and collaboration

Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school which relate to the learners curriculum or organisation of the school and assemblies

Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them

Contribute to the selection and professional development

Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfill

Cover for absent colleagues if required

Fulfill wider professional responsibilities

Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships

Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate

Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Partake in playground and lunch duties where necessary

Professional development

Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils progress attainment and well being refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your appraisal

Other

To have professional regard for the ethos policies and practices of the school in which you teach and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality

Requirements:

Excellent communication and listening skills

Good organisational skills to plan the day and respond to the different needs of the children you teach

The ability to inspire and enthuse young children

Energy resourcefulness responsibility patience and a caring nature

An understanding of the needs and feelings of children

Ability to work independently with children as well as being able to work in the wider Early Years/school team

A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective

Experience and a solid understanding of the EYFS Curriculum

A demonstrable knowledge of childrens development their needs and the provision of positive play

QTS or other equivalent Early Years Practitioner qualification.

A native or C1 level speaker of English

Satisfactory DBS and reference check