Year 2 Teacher

OVERVIEW  

This is a full-time Year 2 Teacher position working in Little Prestfelde.  The Year 2 Teacher will be responsible for the quality of learning and development within their class, planning creatively to enable all children to make progress from their unique starting points.  The post holder will also be responsible for developing effective relationships with both the children and their parents. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• To teach and care for a class of Key Stage 1 children working closing with the Head of Little Prestfelde. 

• To develop effective positive relationships with parents, respecting their role in the learning journey of their child. 

• To maintain children’s records, tracking of attainment and to support termly consultations with parents discussing the progress and next steps for each child.  

• To plan a balanced and stimulating curriculum based on the National Curriculum.   The post holder will work as part of a team to create a welcoming and effective learning environment where children can learn effectively and make great progress. 

• The post holder will be aware of and have regard to the Prestfelde safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all children. 

• To ensure that children are encouraged and supported to develop effective learning behaviours, leading to becoming independent learners. 

• To attend staff meetings each week and to successfully integrate technology, to demonstrate varied teaching styles and to develop a strong partnership with parents. 

TEACHING 

To ensure that you carry out and perform all the teaching standards detailed below:  

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils   
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils    
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge 
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons  
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils  
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment  
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment   
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities   
• Personal and professional conduct.  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  

• To participate in lesson observations when required. 

• To participate in INSET days and attend courses as requested.  

MONITORING AND TRACKING OF PUPIL PROGRESS  

• Ensure progress and standards are monitored and any assessments scrutinised to identify areas of strength and development. 

• To be responsible for assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.  

GENERAL 

• To represent the School at internal and external events. 

• To undertake such other tasks relevant to the needs of the School as these may arise. 

• This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The Year 2 Teacher will be expected to fulfil any reasonable request made by the Head of Little Prestfelde.   

• All staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child protection Policy Statement at all times.  If, in the course of carrying out their duties, a member of staff becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, these concerns must be reported to the School’s designated Child Protection Officer.  

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Qualifications & Training  

• Qualified Teacher Status 

Experience 

• Planning to promote learning and accelerated progress 
• Evidence of effective teamwork  
• Experience of developing excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues 

Knowledge & Understanding  

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and their assessment, recording and reporting requirements 
• A good understanding of how children learn and how this affects pupils; future learning 
• The ability to plan inspiring and challenging lessons to promote unique learning for all children. 
• Evidence of parental involvement to improve quality of children’s learning 

Skills & Personal Qualities  

• Excellent classroom practitioner 
• A positive, energetic and resilient individual with drive, integrity and a cheerful disposition 
• Someone who thrives on challenge 
• Excellent presentation and inter-personal skills 
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in written form 
• To be able to use ICT effectively to support learning 
• Highest standards of professional conduct 
• Ability to form positive relationships with children, adults and parents 
• Ability to prioritise and time manage effectively 
• Ability to use own initiative 
• To be flexible and responsive to the needs of all children 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to secure high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour  
• An outstanding passion and drive for raising standards in teaching and learning 
• A strong commitment to future personal and professional development 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

Start Date: 30 August 2024  

Timetable: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00. 

Salary: Prestfelde offers its own salary scale, which is compatible with national pay spine (M1-6). We also support teachers with an employer’s contribution towards their pension.  

Outstanding lunches are provided during term time only and are free of charge. 

All employees benefit from the ability to use the School’s sporting and recreational facilities.  Full-time teaching staff may receive up to a 50% remission of school fees for any of their children accepted at Prestfelde. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service is required for this post prior to commencement.