KS1 & KS2 Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Chepstow House School are currently looking for Key Stage 1 & 2 teachers to join in September 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an already established, vibrant and high attaining setting. Applications are invited from experienced teachers who have excellent classroom practice skills, dedication and enthusiasm.

You must hold a Degree, with a recognised teaching qualification and have a minimum of two years teaching experience. Experience of working in an Independent School with 11+ and 13+ assessment preparation would be desirable.

SUMMARY OF THE POST

• Interact and support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning.
• To create a flexible teaching program and a class environment favourable to learning and personal growth.
• To undertake pastoral and administrative duties in respect of pupils in the class.
• To establish effective rapports with pupils assigned to the class.
• To motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for primary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability.
• To establish good relationships with other staff members

Employer information

Chepstow House School is an established 3 form entry, Coed Prep with a nursery attached and outstanding facilities within the Notting Hill Gate area. It is a growing school offering opportunities for staff development and career progression. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group, which is one of the country's leading educational groups.

The aim of the school is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables each child to achieve their full potential in a happy and caring environment. Chepstow House aims to discover the best in every child and challenge them to go beyond their expectations.

Chepstow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and have DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance.

References will be taken up and will be carefully checked.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To teach to a high standard, all primary subjects according to the Chepstow House schemes of work. Attend Key Stage and whole school staff meetings to appraise schemes and syllabuses.
• Work as a team with parallel teachers to develop curriculum plans, mid-term plans and daily plans for individual lessons ensuring that they are creative, stimulating and differentiated.
• To mark and assess pupils’ work and to record their development, progress and attainment, both at school and at home.
• To evaluate and review one’s own teaching methods, materials and schemes of work and to make changes where appropriate.
• To maintain good order, discipline and respect for others among pupils to achieve an effective learning atmosphere; to promote understanding of the school’s rules and values; to safeguard health and safety; and to establish good rapports to develop social and academic potential.
• To build on and maintain co-operative relationships with parents and to communicate with them on pupils’ learning and progress, social and academic, drawing attention to special skills and talents as well as to problems or difficulties.
• To maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment and to contribute to displays in the school as a whole; to keep displays up to date.
• To provide oral and written assessments, reports, profiles and references, for both at school and elsewhere, relating to the development and learning of individual pupils and groups of pupils.
• To plan school visits and excursions which are relevant to the curriculum and the school.
• To control and oversee the use and storage of books, stationery and other teaching materials, ensuring that any health and safety regulations are observed and that school equipment is handled appropriately.
• To take part in the life of the school, such as attending assemblies, Parents’ events and after school functions.
• To keep up-to-date with current educational thinking and practice, both through attendance of INSET courses, workshops and staff meetings; to take part in appraisal and reviews of one’s work arranged by subject coordinators.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Be a fully qualified teacher.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who values children.
• Have high, though realistic expectations of the children.
• Have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of the teaching year group curriculum.
• Be IT literate and be able to use interactive whiteboard technology.
• Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents, using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning.
• Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active teacher and a cheerful, friendly and cooperative member of the staff.
• Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils.
• Maintain excellent levels of appearance, attendance and punctuality.
• Involve themselves fully in the life of the school.
• Value, and be willing to promote, the caring ethos of the school.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

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. 

School Application Form

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Teaching Application Form