KS1 Teacher

(Teacher) or Instructor scale + SEN 1 (Instructor)

Contract type: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Headteacher

Main Purpose

KS1 Teacher

Class teacher for a class of 8 students with a Primary need of SEMH. All students at our Lower school have a 24 week placement.

The Professional duties of all teachers, (other than the Head Teacher) are set out in the STPC and describe the duties required of all main scale posts.

To suit the needs of the school the postholder would be expected to teach any children from year 1 to year 6, so the class taught by the postholder could change.

The particular duties expected of the post holder have been set out below:

Qualities

• Excellent teaching practitioner
• flexibility
• sound knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
• the ability to build positive relationships with students
• friendliness and approachability
• excellent preparation and organisation skills
• strong work ethic
• resilience
• high expectations for all

Accountabilities

A To implement and deliver the Horizon School curriculum, which engages and ensures all students are able to make progress in line with expectations in all subjects.

B To monitor, assess and respond to individual student progress and attainment.

C To maintain high expectations of behaviour and safety in line with the School's policies, such as the Behaviour and Relationships Policy and Safeguarding Policy.

D To maintain professional standards which support the School's vision both within the whole School and the wider community.

E Generic duties relevant to all teachers.

It is essential that the successful candidate is skilled at making positive relationships with students, has excellent classroom management skills and has a passion for teaching high quality lessons.

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.

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.