KS1/2 Teacher - maternity cover - part-time 2 days a week - Thursday and Friday in Halstead

You will actively support the policies and aims of St Margaret’s Prep School while effectively teaching and encouraging pupils to develop – both inside the classroom and outside within our beautiful grounds and beyond. We are seeking an outstanding primary teacher to join our flourishing and dedicated teaching team.

You will teach small classes of pupils and undertake all necessary form duties to ensure that our pupils are safe, happy, and thriving at school. The duties below are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out other appropriate tasks within the context of the role, skills, and grade.

• Teach pupils assigned to you, register attendance, supervise, and set and mark work (including examinations) to be completed in school or elsewhere.
• Maintain good order and discipline safeguarding pupils’ health and safety both on school premises and during authorised school activities.
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Promote the general progress and wellbeing of pupils, keeping records and reports on their development, attainment, and personal and social needs.
• Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters.
• Communicate and consult with parents, participating in meetings arranged for the purposes described above.
• Maintain and monitor displays of pupils’ work in appropriate areas of the school.
• Provide pastoral care to promote the wellbeing of pupils.
• Communicate and cooperate with persons or bodies outside the school.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for independent school scholarships.

• Review from time to time your methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Advise and cooperate with the Headteacher, Deputy Head, subject coordinators, and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, resources, pedagogy, assessment, and pastoral arrangements.
• Remain aware of developments in ICT and how they can be integrated into your subject.
• Participate in meetings relating to the curriculum, administration, organisation, or pastoral care of the school.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at the end of the academic year to ensure a smooth transition for pupils and staff into the next year, including liaison with other schools for our graduates.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of pupils’ progress and attainment.
• Collate, audit, and update departmental documentation and policies as required.

• Participate in arrangements for your own professional development.
• Take part in any performance management and appraisal processes.

• Serve as a form tutor, holding overall academic and pastoral responsibility for a group of pupils.
• Participate in the school’s staff development programme.
• Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular provision, including organising and leading an after-school activity.
• Accompany pupils on trips away from school, some of which may be residential.
• Attend assemblies, Open Days, Parents’ Evenings, and Speech Day.
• Continue personal development in relevant areas, particularly subject knowledge and teaching methods.
• Engage actively with the school’s performance management programme.
• Deploy classroom support effectively where appropriate.
• Work as a positive and supportive member of the team, contributing to effective working relations within the school.
• Communicate professionally with parents and external bodies in line with school policies.
• Attend staff briefings and undertake duties as stated in the “Staff Duty Rota and Supervision Rota.”
• Act as a positive advocate for the school, engaging with marketing and admissions events to help raise the school’s profile.

• To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct.
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing.
• To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
• To engage in safeguarding training when required.
• To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.
• If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance where a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm, either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head so that a referral can be made accordingly to Children’s Social Care and/or the Local Authority Designated Officer.

• A willingness to play a full part in a busy independent day school.
• Good classroom management.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Well organised, creative, and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Acts as a positive role model.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements and a thorough understanding of safeguarding.

• A good university degree.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• PGCE or equivalent.
• Child Protection Certification.

• Teaching experience within a primary, prep, or lower secondary setting.

• Excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• High expectations for achievement and behaviour, with a commitment to driving improvement in a non-selective school.
• Willingness to embrace and uphold the whole-school ethos and values.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and pupils.
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused attitude.
• An excellent role model in both teaching and professional conduct.
• Commitment to self-improvement and professional growth through self-evaluation, reflection, and training.
• Dedicated to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

• Internal: Senior Leadership Team, Teaching Staff, Non-Teaching Staff, and Pupils.
• External: Parents and external agencies, as required.

Blenheim Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.