Reception Class Teacher - Aldermoor Farm Primary School in Coventry

To undertake the professional duties of a school teacher as outlined in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document, a copy of which is retained by the Head Teacher.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach a class of pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs in line with EYFS guidelines.
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to constructive team-building among teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Ensure that the current national conditions of employment for school teachers are met.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
• Support initiatives decided by the Head Teacher and staff.
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Be able to set and review clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
• Co‑operate with colleagues to achieve the above.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Report to parents/carers on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration or organisation.
• Make a commitment to follow your own professional development in terms of CPD, which will also benefit the school.
• Carry out time‑limited key tasks as agreed in the professional growth cycle.
• Communicate and co‑operate with specialists from outside agencies.
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom.
• Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.

Who are we looking for?

• Experienced class teacher with knowledge and understanding of the ability to think creatively across the whole curriculum.
• Provide support for the individual needs of all the children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies).
• Understanding of the Statutory National Curriculum development and the processes that can be used to raise standards of achievement.
• Monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
• The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, SEN and Child Protection.
• Positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders.
• Effective teaching and learning styles and confident use of ICT to support learning.
• Promote the school’s aim positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale.
• Establish and develop closer relationships with parents, governors and the community and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences while creating a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
• Approachable, committed, empathetic, enthusiastic, organised, dynamic and resourceful.
• Have a sense of balance and perspective.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.