Class Teacher

Falcons School, which includes Peregrines Nursery, is a one form entry co-educational setting for girls and boys aged 2-11. The pupils receive high levels of academic education and pastoral care. Aged 11, Falcons pupils sit competitive exams for London and Surrey Day Schools, with a small number of pupils choosing boarding schools. Falcons School can be found in Putney and is in a conservation area.

We are seeking to appoint a Class teacher with a specialism in Sports, Art or Science. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, imaginative, driven teacher who works with equal efficacy independently and as part of a team.

The Class Teacher is responsible for the education and welfare of a class, in accordance with school policy, ensuring the safety and welfare of pupils and achieving the highest standards of learning and achievement for all. Additionally, they are expected to promote and support the ethos, aims and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education. The Class Teacher is responsible to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ultimately the Head. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of teaching children in the age range appropriate to the post 
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children 
• Able to use an appropriate range of teaching and learning strategies 
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve pupil performance 
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents 
• Subject knowledge sufficient to challenge able pupils and achieve high outcomes 
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in relevant subjects. 
• Knowledge of how ICT can be used in teaching to enhance student learning 
• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook 
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team 
• Creativity in problem solving with a willingness to take on new approaches 
• A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning 
• Reliability and integrity 

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.