Teacher MPR - Norbury Primary School and Nursery

Norbury and Stiperstones (CE) Primary School and Nursery Class Teacher Job Description Job Title: Teacher Job Purpose: To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils To support a designated curriculum area as appropriate To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment To support the ethos, aims and vision of the school. To carry out duties as assigned by the Headteacher. Line Management: The Class Teacher will be responsible to the Headteacher in all matters The Class Teacher will be responsible to the relevant member of the Senior Leadership Team in respect of curriculum and pastoral matters. Duties and Responsibilities Specific to the Post: Implement agreed school policies and guidelines Support initiatives agreed by the Headteacher and staff Contribute to the school's development plan and its implementation Plan and prepare lessons to meet the needs of all pupils based on the National Curriculum and National Strategies Provide a stimulating classroom environment Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils Communicate and co-operate with outside agencies Organise and direct the work of support staff within the classroom Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance Contribute to whole school activities Curriculum Coordinator Responsibilities (To be agreed): Develop own expertise in the agreed subject area To keep abreast of the agreed subject area through research, continuous professional development etc To produce written policies and guidance and communicate with staff To oversee the effective use of curriculum resources in the agreed subject area Ensure 'best value' in the procurement of resources in the agreed subject area Ensure legal compliance with statutory curriculum guidance Coach colleagues to ensure good practice Monitor and assist in the evaluation of the subject area Network and liaise with colleagues in other schools General duties: You are required to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the most recent Schoolteachers' Pay and Conditions Document. In addition the post is subject to compliance with: School policies and guidelines on the curriculum and school organisation including Health and Safety and e-safety National Professional Standards for Teachers National Standards for Subject Leaders The Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales and with locally agreed conditions of employment All teachers have a responsibility for providing and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with. This job description will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year and at other times if required. Any amendments will follow consultation with you and will be consistent with your conditions of employment. The Local Authority grievance procedure applies in relation to any dispute arising in connection with this job description and any amendment. The appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service/Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure Form. Shropshire Council is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under terms of the Disability Discrimination Act NORBURY & STIPERSTONES PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY PERSON SPECIFICATION - KEY STAGE 1 and 2 Essential Desirable Qualifications Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to further professional development An interest in further developing a curriculum area within the school Experience Knowledge & Understanding Qualified Teacher Status An enhanced DBS/CRB check will be required for this appointment Experience of successful teaching in KS1/ KS2 Evidence of a high level of competence as a classroom teacher The class teacher should have an excellent knowledge and understanding of: A range of frameworks that support the education, development and well-being of children - National Curriculum, National Strategies and assessment, school improvement, Ofsted Framework etc Child protection, Health and Safety procedures and their application in a school setting The importance of developing positive links between school and all its stakeholders The importance of developing close links between the school and the wider community Effective teaching and learning styles How the curriculum supports the ethos and values of the school