Stoneferry Primary School are looking to appoint a Class Teacher for KS1 (depending on experience) on a fixed term contract in the first instance.

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale M1 £31,650 - M6 £43,607 or Teachers Upper Pay Scale U1 £45,646 - U3 £49,084.

 The education and welfare of a designated group of pupils, having due regard to the requirements of National Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage, National Curriculum, Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, the school’s aims, objective and schemes of work and any policies of the Governing Body or Multi Academy Trust.

To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve high standards.

To lead a curriculum subject area and offer advice, support and guidance to other colleagues.

To provide a model of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment.

The post holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a Lead Practitioner teacher in accordance with the current DfE Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and those described in the Outcomes. The post holder is expected to meet all the Core and Post Threshold, Excellent and Advanced Skills Professional Standards for Teachers.

Learning and Teaching:

Embrace the principles and practices of: National Curriculum and Assessment for Learning and School’s policy for Learning and Teaching

Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained and best use is made of teaching time.

Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.

Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.

Contribute to and model policies and practices which promote high achievement through effective teaching and learning.

Knowledge and Experience:

Clear primary subject knowledge in KS1

Clear understanding of what is required to secure effective teaching and learning in KS1

Successful experience in KS1

Proven experience of leading others successfully

Relevant primary school experience in planning and delivering the national curriculum

Knowledge, understanding and experience working with a range of SEND needs

Clear understanding of the strategies which help to raise pupils’ attainment

An understanding of performance and contextual data as tools for improving standards of pupils’ achievement

Understanding of the practical application of Equal Opportunities in a school context