Year 2 Class Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Norton Hill Primary School, we are looking to recruit a Class Teacher (Maternity Cover), with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

We have wonderful facilities which are on offer at Norton Hill Primary. Facilities include a superb sports provision, with two indoor sports halls, a dance studio, two large pitches for football and rugby and a hard surface sports pitch which has basketball, tennis, hockey, football and netball pitches. We specialise in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

Details

Role : Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location : Norton Hill Primary School

Start Date : 1st September

Your primary role will be to inspire young minds and commit to ensuring that every child in your care achieves their potential.

You will also :

Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum.

Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, keeping your learning resources organised and creating a positive learning environment in your classroom.

You will assess and record the progress of pupils.

You will link pupils’ knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further, challenging and inspiring pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Tasks are broadly the same for all primary school teachers and you'll need to :

• Teach all areas of the primary curriculum.
• Take responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils.
• Organise the classroom and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations.
• Maintain discipline in line with our behaviour policy.
• Prepare and mark work to facilitate positive pupil development.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development.
• Ensure that pupils are safe and that all child protection and safeguarding measures are followed in accordance with school and national policies.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings.
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and support colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area.
• Work with other teachers, teaching assistants and other relevant professionals to plan and coordinate work.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.
• Organise and take part in school events, outings and activities.
• Liaise with colleagues, parents and school governors to maximise their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school.
• Meet with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.

Closing Date : Friday 11th July @ 10am

Interview Date : Tuesday 15th July

Safeguarding Statement :

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender,

Norton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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