KS2 Teacher in Bristol

You will work within a vibrant and diverse school community where compassion, empathy and a strong sense of belonging are central to everything we do. You will deliver consistently high-quality teaching, maintain high expectations for all pupils and adapt your practice to meet the individual needs of every child, including those with special educational needs. Working closely with supportive colleagues, parents and the wider community, you will help our children develop a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to take responsibility for their own growth. This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a difference and keen to grow their expertise within a forward-thinking school that values professional development and a rights-respecting ethos.

Responsibilities

• To the children for whom you are responsible at any one time, for their effective learning safety and good behaviour.
• To pupils and colleagues for your own professional development.
• To colleagues for their support and professional development.
• To parents and pupils, to ensure effective and constructive home/school liaison.
• To the Senior Leadership and Governors of the school.

Duties

• Meet the expected standard of a qualified teacher as outlined in the September 2012 Teaching Standards and to meet the standards of the School's Policies.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate lessons and activities that lead to the effective education of the children in your charge according to need and to develop in them the ability to take responsibility for their own learning.
• Plan and mark work appropriately.
• Regularly assess, record and report on the children's development, progress, attainment and needs of each pupil in your charge.
• Set targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils' learning.
• Maintain effective records in relation to progress of individual children and of the class.
• Identify able pupils and those with special educational needs, working with both the Lead Teacher and parents to give effective and targeted support where needed.
• Inform and consult with parents on a regular basis.

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Commitment

Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.

Benefits

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust.
• Paid induction and training suited to the role.
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking.
• Use of the Cycle Scheme.
• Paid completion of a DBS check.
• Flu vaccination vouchers.
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based).
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme.
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority.