Classroom Teacher

**The school is looking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic Classroom Teacher (EYFS) for August 2022.
- Be responsible for the teaching of a class of pupils aged from eighteen months or up-to five years of age. At this stage, there is flexibility in the allocation of a particular year group.
- Ensure medium-term and short-term plans are undertaken in accordance with the school policy.
- Ensure that the parent portal is kept up-to-date and provides useful links for parents.
- Work closely with parallel teacher(s) (where applicable) and teacher assistants regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
- Ensure that the range of abilities among children is catered for by planned differentiated activities.
- Ensure monitoring, recording, assessment and reporting are undertaken in accordance with the school policies.
- Mark work, where applicable, appropriately and as immediately as possible in accordance with the marking policy, giving individual feedback and encouragement whenever possible.
- In liaison with music teacher, be responsible for rehearsing and directing children for concerts and services.
- Be responsible for the pastoral care of the children in the class and ensuring good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the teacher.
- Be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children in the class in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
- Lunch daily with the children and monitor lunchtime behaviour (c/f staff handbook for procedure).
- Liaise closely with the Head Master and other staff members regarding any children for concern.
- Ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating and interesting learning environment. Displays should be changed regularly and be relevant to or the result of normal classroom work (c/f presentation policy).
- Be responsible for the organisation of all classroom resources ensuring they are accessible to children as appropriate.
- Ensure a range of appropriate reading books is available in the classroom.
- Ensure home/school reading diaries are read daily by class teacher and comments made as appropriate to ensure good communication.
- Ensure all paperwork is up-to-date and accurate (registers, profiles, health matters, etc.)
- Meet with parents as required and foster good professional relationships and communication with parents.
- Be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending open evenings and acting as ambassadors for the school.
- Attend parents' evenings and school functions as required.
- Be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment in own classroom and throughout the school.
- Undertake all duties and procedures as specified in staff handbook.
- Organise a termly class assembly and occasionally lead whole school assemblies.
- Attend Parent Association events and other evening/weekend events.
- Attend staff/curriculum meetings including occasional whole school meetings.
- Participate in the appraisal process.
- Be prepared to attend INSETS (sometimes in evenings) and undertake continuous professional development.
- Be responsible for taking an after-school activity club in liaison with CCA coordinator.
- To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.Additional experience in 1 and/or more specialist fields will be advantageous.

**Job Requirement**:

- Minimally 5 - 8 years as a Classroom teacher with a British Curriculum School experience.
- Experienced in teaching children aged from eighteen months or up-to five years of age.
- Possesses Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a reputable school.
- Proven track record of teaching in British Curriculum, with experience in an independent /international school is preferred.
- Passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and loyal teachers who are ‘team-players’